Benazepril
- Generic Name
- Benazepril
- Brand Names
- Amlobenz, Lotensin, Lotensin Hct, Lotrel
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H28N2O5
- CAS Number
- 86541-75-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- UDM7Q7QWP8
- Background
Benazepril, brand name Lotensin, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and chronic renal failure. Upon cleavage of its ester group by the liver, benazepril is converted into its active form benazeprilat, a non-sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
- Indication
Benazepril is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics.
- Associated Conditions
- Diabetic Nephropathy, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Non-diabetic Nephropathy
- Associated Therapies
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