Brand Names: Lotensin

Generic Name: benazepril (Pronunciation: ben AY ze pril)

• What is benazepril (Lotensin)?
• What are the possible side effects of benazepril (Lotensin)?
• What is the most important information I should know about benazepril (Lotensin)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking benazepril (Lotensin)?
• How should I take benazepril (Lotensin)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Lotensin)?
• What happens if I overdose (Lotensin)?
• What should I avoid while taking benazepril (Lotensin)?
• What other drugs will affect benazepril (Lotensin)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is benazepril (Lotensin)?

Benazepril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Benazepril may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Benazepril 10 mg-APO

round, yellow, imprinted with APO, BE 10

Benazepril 10 mg-EON

round, orange, imprinted with E 53

Benazepril 10 mg-ETH

round, red, imprinted with 342, ETH

Benazepril 10 mg-MYL

round, white, imprinted with M, 443

Benazepril 10 mg-RAN

round, yellow, imprinted with RX 737

Benazepril 10 mg-SAN

round, yellow, imprinted with GG 747, 10

Benazepril 10 mg-TEV

triangular, orange, imprinted with 93, 5125

Benazepril 20 mg-APO

round, peach, imprinted with APO, BE 20

Benazepril 20 mg-EON

round, pink, imprinted with E 82

Benazepril 20 mg-ETH

round, gray, imprinted with 343, ETH

Benazepril 20 mg-MYL

round, white, imprinted with M 444

Benazepril 20 mg-RAN

round, peach, imprinted with RX 738

Benazepril 20 mg-SAN

round, pink, imprinted with GG 748, 20

Benazepril 20 mg-TEV

triangular, pink, imprinted with 93, 5126

Benazepril 40 mg-APO

round, pink, imprinted with APO, BE 40

Benazepril 40 mg-EON

round, red, imprinted with E 48

Benazepril 40 mg-ETH

round, blue, imprinted with 344, ETH

Benazepril 40 mg-MYL

oval, white, imprinted with M447

Benazepril 40 mg-TEV

triangular, pink, imprinted with 93, 5127

Benazepril 5 mg-APO

round, white, imprinted with APO, BE 5

Benazepril 5 mg-EON

round, yellow, imprinted with E 5

Benazepril 5 mg-ETH

round, white, imprinted with 341, ETH

Benazepril 5 mg-MYL

round, white, imprinted with M, 441

Benazepril 5 mg-TEV

triangular, yellow, imprinted with 93, 5124

Lotensin 10 mg

round, yellow, imprinted with LOTENSIN, 10

Lotensin 10 mg-NOV

round, yellow, imprinted with 10, LOTENSIN

Lotensin 20 mg

round, pink, imprinted with LOTENSIN, 20

Lotensin 40 mg

round, peach, imprinted with LOTENSIN, 40

Lotensin 5 mg

round, yellow, imprinted with LOTENSIN, 5

What are the possible side effects of benazepril (Lotensin)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• feeling light-headed, fainting;
• urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
• severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• tired feeling, muscle weakness, and pounding or uneven heartbeats;
• chest pain;
• swelling, rapid weight gain; or
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may include:

• cough;
• dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
• nausea, constipation; or
• mild skin itching or rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the Lotensin (benazepril) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects »

What is the most important information I should know about benazepril (Lotensin)?

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of benazepril.

Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking benazepril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking benazepril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.