LOTENSIN
Used for Hypertension
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Manufactured by Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC
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Useful information about LOTENSIN
What is LOTENSIN?
LOTENSIN is the brand name for benazepril and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is LOTENSIN available in?
LOTENSIN is available as a 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg oral tablet.
What is LOTENSIN used for?
LOTENSIN is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure.
How does LOTENSIN work?
LOTENSIN is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It blocks the production of a chemical that tightens blood vessels. Without this chemical, you blood vessels relax and your body holds on to less fluid. This causes your blood pressure to go down.
How do I take LOTENSIN?
LOTENSIN is typically started at a dose of 10 mg by mouth once daily. The recommended maintenance dose ranges from 20 mg to 40 mg taken once daily, or split into two doses and taken twice daily. Your child’s provider will calculate your child’s dose based on their weight.
Is it safe for me to take LOTENSIN?
LOTENSIN is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have angioedema or history of hereditary or idiopathic angioedema or are currently taking aliskiren.
LOTENSIN Common Side Effects
Common side effects of LOTENSIN:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Cough
- Rash
- Nausea
LOTENSIN Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with LOTENSIN. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema: swelling (in the face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, or feet), trouble breathing, wheezing, nausea, vomiting
- Severe allergic reaction: trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual, swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands, unexplained weight gain
- High blood potassium levels: nausea, tiredness, chest pain, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, pounding heart, nausea
- Severely low blood pressure: lightheadedness, dizziness, feeling faint, tiredness, confusion
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on LOTENSIN
The following medications may interact with LOTENSIN:
- Diuretics: Excessive drop in blood pressure
- Antidiabetics: Increased risk of hypoglycaemia
- NSAIDS: Increased risk of renal impairment and loss of antihypertensive efficacy
- Dual inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system: Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension and hyperkalemia
- Lithium: Symptoms of lithium toxicity
- Potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics: hyperkalemia
- Do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin
- mTOR inhibitors: increased risk of angioedema
- Neprilysin inhibitors: increased risk of angioedema
Who makes LOTENSIN?
Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC
Is LOTENSIN safe in pregnancy?
LOTENSIN may cause harm to your unborn baby and should be discontinued as soon as possible if you become pregnant.
What is the generic name for LOTENSIN?
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