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Introduction of Benazepril
Benazepril is used alone or in combination with
other medications to treat high blood pressure. Benazepril is
in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals
that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly.
Precautions
Before Using Benazepril
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
benazepril, captopril, enalapril , fosinopril, lisinopril,
moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril,
or any other medications.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional
supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to
mention any of the following: diuretics, lithium, and
potassium supplements. Your doctor may need to change the
doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side
effects.
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tell your doctor if you have recently had severe diarrhea or
vomiting and if you have or have ever had heart failure,
kidney disease, lupus, scleroderma, or diabetes.
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tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are
breast-feeding.
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if
you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking benazepril.
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you should know that diarrhea, vomiting, not drinking enough
fluids, and sweating a lot can cause a drop in blood
pressure, which may cause lightheadedness and fainting.
Side Effects of Benazepril
Benazepril may cause side effects. Tell your
doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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cough
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headache
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dizziness
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drowsiness
Some side effects can be serious. The following
symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call
your doctor immediately:
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swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands,
feet, ankles, or lower legs
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hoarseness
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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lightheadedness
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fainting
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rash
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yellowing of the skin or eyes
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fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection
Benazepril may cause other side effects. Call
your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this
medication.
Storage of
Benazepril
Keep this medication in the container it came
in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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