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Benazepril

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Benazepril is used to treat hypertension, Lotensin is the common brand name under the drug class called ACE inhibitors. The recommended dosage of Benazepril is 40 mg.
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Basic Medical Information
Common Brand Name Lotensin 
Drug Class Ace Inhibitors  17.6% Hypertension Drugs have ACE inhibitors
Legal Status Rx -only 
Possible Side Effects Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Loss Of Taste, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Bruising, Bleeding, Chest Pain, Chills, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Fainting, Fever, Numbness, Skin Rashes, Impotence, Swollen Throat, Dry, Cough 
Precautions & Contraindications Allergies, Aortic Stenosis, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Scleroderma, Lupus Erythematosus, Angioedema, Pregnant, Breastfeeding 
Excretion Renal, Biliary  14.7% Hypertension Drugs have Renal Biliary
Dosage, Usage and Forms
Route of Administration Oral  82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral
Dosage 40 Mg  9.1% Hypertension Drugs have 40 mg
Maximum daily dose
80 mg
224.22 mg
Forms Tablet  64.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet
Tablet Formulations 5 Mg, 10 Mg, 20 Mg, 40 Mg 
Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)
424.49 
352.52
Half Life (hours)
11 
11.63
Chemicals Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen 
Formula C24H28N2O5  
Melting Point (C)
148 
184.25
Phase (solid/liquid) Solid 

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