Amlodipine/benazepril
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| Amlodipine | Calcium channel blocker |
| Benazepril | ACE inhibitor |
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| Trade names | Lotrel |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Amlodipine/benazepril, sold under the brand name Lotrel among others, is a
by mouth.[1]
Common side effects include cough, dizziness, and swelling.low blood pressure.[1] Use in pregnancy is not recommended.[1] Amlodipine works by increasing the size of arteries while benazepril works by decreasing renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activity.[1]
The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in 1995.
Medical uses
It is used to treat
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Lotrel- amlodipine besylate and benazepril hydrochloride capsule". DailyMed. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ Cerner Multum. "Amlodipine and benazepril Uses, Side Effects & Warnings". Drugs.com. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ISBN 978-0-323-44335-7.
- ^ "The Top 300 of 2021". ClinCalc. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Amlodipine; Benazepril - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- S2CID 23021242.
