Benazepril Benefits & Uses

Benazepril is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Benazepril Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Benazepril Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benazepril is used -

Severe

Renal Impairment
Increased Potassium level in Blood

Moderate

Decreased blood pressure

Mild

Fatigue
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Loss of consciousness
Flushing
Rash

Unknown

Cough

Benazepril Related Warnings

Is the use of Benazepril safe for pregnant women?

Benazepril shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Benazepril safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Benazepril on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Kidneys?

Benazepril rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Liver?

Benazepril may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Heart?

Benazepril is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Benazepril with Other Drugs

Benazepril should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Losartan

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Metformin

Diclofenac

Benazepril Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benazepril unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Allergy
Heart Failure
Hyperkalemia
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Benazepril

Is this Benazepril habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Benazepril.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Benazepril as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Benazepril only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Benazepril is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Benazepril Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benazepril

When consumed with certain foods, Benazepril may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Benazepril

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Benazepril with alcohol will be.

Unknown