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Benazepril belongs to the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class of drugs. It works by reducing certain chemicals that make blood vessels tighter, allowing blood to flow more easily.It is taken orally.
Uses:
- High blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease are all treated with Benazepril.
- It is a sensible starting treatment for hypertension.
- It is taken orally. Benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril and amlodipine are available as combinations.
Dosage:
Benazepril can be taken orally as a tablet. It is normally taken on more than one occasion per day regardless of food. Take your benazepril at the same time each day to help you remember to take it. Carefully follow the instructions on your prescription label, and if you have any questions, ask your pharmacist or doctor. Be sure to take benazepril as directed. Do not take it more frequently or less frequently than your doctor has instructed.
Benazepril keeps high blood pressure under control, but it doesn't cure it. Even if you are feeling well, keep taking benazepril. Consult your doctor before stopping taking benazepril.
Side effects :
Tiredness, dizziness, coughing, and lightheadedness when standing are common side effects. Problems with the kidneys, low blood pressure, high potassium levels, and angioedema are all possible side effects. While breastfeeding may be safe, its use during pregnancy may be harmful to the unborn child. It works by reducing the activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, making it an ACE inhibitor.
Disclaimer:
Please consult your doctor/physician/specialist before taking any healthcare products. In case of allergic reaction to the medicines/substance, please take immediate medical help.