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?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Benazepril. If you are pregnant, do not take Benazepril without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Benazepril safe during breastfeeding?
Benazepril has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Kidneys?
Benazepril may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Liver?
Side effects of Benazepril rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Heart?
Benazepril has very mild side effects on 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, there is no any evidence that Benazepril is addictive.
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?
Benazepril should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Benazepril is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Benazepril
Taking Benazepril with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benazepril
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Benazepril.
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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)
