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?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Benazepril. If you are pregnant, do not take Benazepril without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Benazepril safe during breastfeeding?

Benazepril has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Kidneys?

Benazepril may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Liver?

Side effects of Benazepril rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Benazepril on the Heart?

Benazepril has very mild side effects on 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, there is no any evidence that Benazepril is addictive.

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?

Benazepril should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Benazepril is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Benazepril Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benazepril

Taking Benazepril with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Benazepril

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Benazepril.

Unknown