Lotensin

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Lotensin uses


Lotensin information

Lotensin is a drug belonging to the class of ACE inhibitors. It is used to lower blood pressure.

Lotensin indications

Lotensin is primarily prescribed for patients suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension.

Lotensin may also be used for other purposes aside from treating high blood pressure.

Lotensin warnings

Lotensin should not be taken when you are pregnant especially on the 2nd and third trimester of pregnancy as it may cause harm, birth defects, injury or even death to the fetus.

Lotensin can cause dizziness and drowsiness, use Lotensin with caution especially if you are driving, operating machinery or when performing tasks that may require physical and mental alertness.

It is advisable to maintain proper fluid intake and to monitor your blood pressure at all times to prevent extreme lowering of blood pressure.

Lotensin may greatly increase the risks of developing allergic reactions especially to patients who are prone and susceptible to allergies.

Patients with the following medical conditions should be carefully monitored and their dosage of Lotensin should also be regulated by a doctor:

Kidney disorders

Salt restricted diet

Patients with high levels of potassium in the blood

Patients who are salt substitutes

Scleroderma or Lupus affected patients

Use alcohol or drink alcoholic beverages moderately as alcohol may contribute to further lowering of blood pressure which when combined with Lotensin may cause extreme low blood pressure readings.

Lotensin dosage

Lotensin Dosage should only be given by your doctor depending on the tests he/she will perform.

Lotensin overdose

Symptoms of Lotensin Overdose include extreme dizziness, fainting, weakness and fatigue. If any of these symptoms occur and if overdose is suspected, waste no time and immediately seek medical care.

Lotensin missed dose

Never take double doses of Lotensin AA Pharma. If you happened to miss a dose, take that dose as soon as you remember provided that it is not yet time for the next dose. If it is near the next dose, just forego that dose and proceed with the next one.

Lotensin side effects

The following are among the side effects associated with Lotensin intake:

Headache

Fatigue

Chest Pains

Light headedness

Dry tickling mouth

Anxiety or depression

Nausea

Constipation

Taste malfunctions

Itching and rashes

Profuse sweating

Irregular heartbeats

Sore throat

Fever

If you experience any of the following symptoms and if they become bothersome and intolerable, ask your doctor immediately for the proper course of action regarding these symptoms.

Lotensin drug reactions

The following drugs may not work well with Lotensin AA Pharma. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these drugs:

Potassium supplements

Salt substitutes that contain Potassium

Diuretics or water pills

Lithium

Your doctor may advice you to lower your dosage of Lotensin or cease it entirely.

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Lotensin pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Lotensin available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Lotensin destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Lotensin Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.


Lotensin pharmaceutical companies:

Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.
Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

  1. Dailymed."LOTENSIN (BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET [PHYSICIANS TOTAL CARE, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. "benazepril". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "benazepril". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0054... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Lotensin?

Depending on the reaction of the Lotensin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Lotensin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Lotensin addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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