benazepril (Lotensin)

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Introduction

Tradename: Lotensin.

Indications

Contraindications

Caution: elderly patient may have exaggerated response

pregnancy category = d

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

HTN. Start 10 mg PO QD, max 80 mg/day

Tabs: 5, 10, 20, 40 mg. Adjust for renal clearance < 30 mL/min

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

Monitor

K+, BUN, creatinine, WBC (see ACE inhibitor)

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996.
  2. Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 6th edition, Selma et al eds, Lexi-Comp, Cleveland, 2001
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