Lotensin
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Lotensin 5mg Tablets
Benazepril Hydrochloride
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Lotensin 10mg Tablets
Benazepril Hydrochloride
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Lotensin 20mg Tablets
Benazepril Hydrochloride
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Generic equivalents for Lotensin...
We also carry these generic equivalents of Lotensin to help save you money.
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Benazepril Hydrochloride 5mg Tablets
Manufactured by Ranbaxy
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Benazepril Hydrochloride 10mg Tablets
Manufactured by Ranbaxy
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Benazepril Hydrochloride 20mg Tablets
Manufactured by Apotex Incorporated
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Benazepril Hydrochloride 40mg Tablets
Manufactured by Apotex Incorporated
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Lotensin Prescription Drug Information
Benazepril (By mouth)
Benazepril (ben-AZ-e-pril)
Treats high blood pressure. Lotensin is an ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor).
Brand Name(s):Lotensin
There may be other brand names for Lotensin.
When Lotensin Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Lotensin if you have had an allergic reaction to benazepril or any other ACE inhibitor (such as captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, Accupril®, Lotrel®, or Zestril®). You should not use Lotensin if you are pregnant (especially in your second or third trimester). Do not use Lotensin if you have a history of angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat).
How to Use Lotensin:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Lotensin to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Drink extra fluids so you will pass more urine while you are using Lotensin. This will keep your kidneys working well and help prevent kidney problems.
If a dose of Lotensin is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Lotensin:
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Lotensin:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a diuretic or "water pill", such as amiloride, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), spironolactone, triamterene, Aldactone®, Dyazide®, Dyrenium®, Hyzaar®, Lasix®, Maxzide®, or Midamor®.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using insulin, any diabetes medicine that you take by mouth, lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®), or sodium aurothiomalate (injectable gold).
- Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium without asking your doctor first.
Warnings While Using Lotensin:
- Using Lotensin while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF), dehydration, low blood pressure, or low blood volume. Tell your doctor if you have a collagen-vascular disease, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Lotensin. You may need to stop using Lotensin several days before having surgery or medical tests.
- Lotensin may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your face, hands, arms, legs, feet, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Lotensin might sometimes lower your blood pressure too much. If your blood pressure gets too low, you will feel dizzy or lightheaded, especially when you stand up. This is more likely to happen when you first start using the medicine or if your body loses too much water or salt. Some things that could cause this are: if you use a diuretic or "water pill" for a long time, eat a low-salt diet, are on kidney dialysis, have diarrhea or vomiting, do not drink enough water, or sweat heavily. If you faint, stop using Lotensin until you have talked to your doctor.
- Liver problems may occur while you are using Lotensin. Stop using Lotensin and check with your doctor right away if you are having more than one of these symptoms: abdominal pain or tenderness; clay-colored stools; dark urine; decreased appetite; fever; headache; itching; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting; skin rash; swelling of the feet or lower legs; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellow eyes or skin.
- Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using Lotensin. Be sure to keep all appointments. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
- If you stop using Lotensin, your blood pressure might go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using Lotensin without asking your doctor.
Possible Side Effects While Using Lotensin:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash.
- Change in how much or how often you urinate.
- Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
- Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
- Nausea, vomiting, loss or appetite, or pain in your upper stomach.
- Severe stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting).
- Unusual tiredness or weakness.
- Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Lotensin, talk with your doctor:
- Headache.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Lotensin, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
