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Benazepril is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Benazepril depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Benazepril is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benazepril is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
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.
Is the use of Benazepril safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Benazepril on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Kidneys?
Benazepril rarely harms the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Heart?
Benazepril is rarely harmful for the heart.
Benazepril should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benazepril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Benazepril habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Benazepril.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Benazepril only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Benazepril is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Benazepril
When consumed with certain foods, Benazepril may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 163-167
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 503
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lotensin® (benazepril hydrochloride)