Benazepril

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Benazepril, sold under the brand name Lotensin among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.[1] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Versions are available as the combinations benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril/amlodipine.[1] Common side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, cough, and light-headednes...

Vet prescribed this in 5mg dose. Pills received say 341 on one side and have no marking on other side. They are approximately 1/4 inch in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. Other batch of pills are closer to 1/8 inch in diameter, being much smaller. Are the larger pills 5mg? Vet's office had no info on who the manufacturer was ## I haven't been able to find a listing for a tablet with just a 341 on it, there is a 5mg Benazepril with ETH on one side and 541 on the other. However, if this was something specially formulated for use in animals, it may not be in the prescription drug databases, since they are generally only relevant to human use. Didn't the vet's office have the original packaging? That should list who the manufacturer is.

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Small round dark yellow with mark RX above 737. Bottle say it is Benazepril HCL 10 mg Tab. ## Is Benazepril ever used for any other illness other than high blood pressure? Please answer. Thank you, Rosena ## Well, I was trying to answer you earlier, before my computer crashed, let's see if I have better luck this time. LOL! Yes, it is also used to treat Congestive Heart failure and Chronic Renal Failure. Was it prescribed for some other reason?

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My little dog ate a benazepril (heart tablet) meant for the older dog, she weighs about 30 lbs, will she be ok (she ate 10 mg) ## In case it makes any difference, she is a whippet ## How is she doing? If you have an emergency veterinary clinic in your area that you can call, I think that would be the best idea. I apologize, but I haven't studied up on the use of medications in animals. Learn more Benazepril details here. The dosage is usually only 0.1 or 0.2mgs per pound of body weight, so it may be kind of high for her. Has she been drowsy or sick, at all? ## *Sad News* Unfortunately Sparkels passed away soon after this post

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Amlodipine/benazepril, sold under the brand name Lotrel among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure.[1] It is a combination of amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker and benazepril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.[1] It may be used if a single agent is not sufficient.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include cough, dizziness, and swelling.[1] Serious side effects may i...

Does Benazepril come in the form of a round red tablet? ## Benazepril ## I'm taking Benazepril 10mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg both once a day. I ran out of the Benazepril and can't get to the Dr until next week. I have some Benazepepril hcl 10mg tablets... Is there a difference between those 2 tablets?

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My benazepril was cream color I was taking M/775 got a refill and the color was pink APO 20/25 is it the same medicine ## Hello, Dean! How are you? Yes, it is the same medication, just manufactured by a different company, in this case Apotex Corp. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was given a steroid shot to block a nerve and I cannot take any blood thinners. Is it safe to take benazepril? ## No, this medication is an ACE inhibitor that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What are the side effects and safety precautions regarding Amlodipine Benazepril? ## Some side effects of the use of Amlodipine may be: VERY OFTEN: peripheral edema (feet and ankles) - in 1 of 10 users OFTEN: dizziness; palpitations; muscle-, stomach- or headache; dyspepsia; nausea - in 1 in 100 users. SOMETIMES: blood disorders, development of breasts in men (gynecomastia), impotence, depression, insomnia, tachycardia - in 1 in 1,000 users. RARELY: erratic behavior, hepatitis, jaundice - in 1 in 10,000 users VERY RARELY: hyperglycemia, tremor, Stevens-Johnson syndrome - in 1 in 100,000 users. For more information please visit the link below... Please post back if you have anymore questions or concerns...

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I received "benazepril 20 mg tab sol" instead of "benazepril 20 mg tab amn". What is the difference? ## They have just been manufactured by different companies, which is very common with generics. the sol stands for Solco and the amn for Amneal. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Could switching from the red colored pill to a white benazepril cause clay colored stool? ## Hello, Tena! How are you? That could be the sign of a problem, so you need to report this to your doctor and have it checked out. Most blood pressure medications come with a warning to see your doctor immediately, if you develop clay colored stool. The FDA classifies this medication as an ACE inhibitor and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How long does it usually take for your system to get used to the medication? ## Amlodipine and Benazapril are both medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. It can take approximately 4 to 6 weeks for your body to adjust to any medication, which is also about the same length of time they will take to reach their full efficacy levels in your body. Have you been experiencing side effects? How long have you been taking them? ## Burning lips, itching, & dry soreness are some of the symptoms I've experienced.

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I prefer the brand by teva but cvs and rite aid say they are not able to order it any longer. can you advise me where i can obtain it? ## Does TEVA still make benazepril HCL 20mg? CVS. Caremark and Walmart all say they can no longer get it. One pharmacist thought he had heard FDA shut down TEVA production of benazepril. Does anyone know about this and whether TEVA benazepril HCL 20mg is available? ## According to Teva's product page, they still have Amlodipine + Benazepril Hydrochloride capsules listed as something they make. The available dosage strengths are as follows: 2.5 mg/10 mg 5 mg/10 mg 5 mg/20 mg 5 mg/40 mg 10 mg/20 mg 10 mg/40 mg Ref: tevagenerics.com/product/amlodipine-and-benazepril-hydrochloride-capsules-usp For other product information/availability I'd encourage ...

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It is a gray and white capsule with RDY on the gray end, and 341 on the white end. ## I have taken Amloz/Benazp Caps 10-20 for years. They have always been pink. We switched drug companies and now they are gray and yellow (creme color) with RDY on them . Is this the right pill? ## Yes, this tablet is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and they list them as containing 10mgs of Amlodipine, and 20mgs of Benazepril. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What are the side effects of amlod/benazp? ## Common side effects while taking Amlodipine and Benazepril are: coughing, Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Does Amlod/Benazp Cap make me sleepy? ## About how long does the headache last after taking Amlod/Benazp? Thank you. ## My Dr. ordered me to stop taking Amlod/Benaz 10-20mg because of exzema. He thinks this med is an allergic reaction. Is it ok to just stop taking it? Will it affect my blood pressure?

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is lisinopril safe for dog use an what is doseage per dogs weight? ## Hi sara, Lisinopril is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine, however it is still being used for veterinary purposes. From what I've read, it has become an accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication to cats and dogs. It is prescribed for the treatment of heart failure, high blood pressure, certain types of heart valve disease and some forms of kidney disease. Lisinopril does require a prescription from your veterinarian, and is sold per tablet. I would speak with your veterinarian in regards to the dosage, since only he/she will know the correct amount for your dog based on his/her weight and medical history. I hope this helps!

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I have been taking Benazepril 10 mg for a while, and my doctor has changed me to Lisinopril but the new dosage is 40 mg, is this dosage comparable to the Benazepril or is this an increase in dosage? ## From what I can tell, it's a slight increase and the equivalent dosage would be around 25 to 35mgs, however, the switching of the medications also has to be taken under consideration. When you stop one of these abruptly and switch to another one, even one that's still in the same class, as was done here, there can be redound effects to your blood pressure, making it climb higher, so your doctor may have increased the dosage slightly to try to help control this. These are both ACE Inhibitors, so the side effects should be similar and may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dr...

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Are the TEVA and Amneal benazepril the same? Do they have the same ingredients? ## Hello, Betty! How are you? The active ingredient is the same. When a medication is available for generic production, it is normal for it to be manufactured by several different companies, this was done to help bring generics to market faster, to create competition and try to keep prices down. Whichever one a pharmacy carries, at any given time, may vary, depending on who was offering the cheapest price at the time they needed to restock their supply. The inactive ingredients may be different, though. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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ARE THESE TWO DRUGS COMPATABLE? CAN I SWITCH FROM THE 1ST TO LISINOPRIL WITHOUT ANY COMPLICATIONS? ## Looking for a cost estimate for Amlodipine for my high blood pressure. I have a prescription. ## For the original poster, these are all medications used to treat high blood pressure and some other conditions. Benazepril is the active ingredient in Lotensin is available coupled with Amlodipine under the trade name Lotrel. This combines a calcium channel blocker with an angotensin inhbitor. Lisinopril works by relaxing the blood vessels, so your heart does not have to work so hard, to lower your blood pressure. That said, many doctors commonly swich between these medications, until they find the correct one that helps control your blood pressure. You should follow their instructions for d...

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Benazepril, sold under the brand name Lotensin among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.[1] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Versions are available as the combinations benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril/amlodipine.[1] Common side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, cough, and light-headednes...