Benazepril
Pronounced ben-AY-ze-pril
Brand names: Lotensin
Type: ACE inhibitor · All Heart & Blood Pressure Medicines
What Benazepril is used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure, as an add-on in some patients
◆ Kidney note
Dose is lowered when kidney function is reduced; kidney function and potassium are monitored.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Tiredness
Important cautions
- Can seriously harm an unborn baby — must not be used in pregnancy
- Can cause swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat (angioedema) — get emergency help if this happens
How it comes
Tablets. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
Toxicity lists: Benazepril also appears on Medicines That Can Harm the Kidneys.
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Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.