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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE (UNII: 864V2Q084H) (AMLODIPINE - UNII:1J444QC288), BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: N1SN99T69T) (BENAZEPRILAT - UNII:JRM708L703)
Denton Pharma, Inc. DBA Northwind Pharmaceuticals
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients not adequately controlled on monotherapy with either agent. - Do not coadminister aliskiren with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), ACE inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules in patients with diabetes. - Amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated in patients with a history of angioedema, with or without previous ACE inhibitor treatment, or patients who are hypersensitive to benazepril, to any other ACE inhibitor, to amlodipine, or to any of the excipients of amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules. - Amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated in combination with a neprilysin inhibitor (e.g., sacubitril). Do not administer amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules within 36 hours of switching to or from a neprilysin inhibitor, e.g., sacubitril/valsartan [see Warnings and Precautions (
Amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride is available as capsules containing amlodipine besylate equivalent to 10 mg of amlodipine, with20 mg of benazepril hydrochloride providing for the following available combination: 10 mg/20 mg. They are available as follows: Amlodipine and Benazepril Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 10 mg/20 mg are white to pale yellow colored powder filled in empty hard gelatin capsule shells, size “0” of purple cap and purple body imprinted with ‘J’ on purple cap and ‘02’ on purple body with black edible ink. Bottles of 30 NDC 70934-514-30 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in tight container (USP).
Abbreviated New Drug Application
AMLODIPINE AND BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE- AMLODIPINE AND BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE DENTON PHARMA, INC. DBA NORTHWIND PHARMACEUTICALS ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE AMLODIPINE AND BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR AMLODIPINE AND BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES. AMLODIPINE AND BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES, FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1995 WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY _SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._ _ _ WHEN PREGNANCY IS DETECTED, DISCONTINUE AMLODIPINE AND BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ( 5.5). DRUGS THAT ACT DIRECTLY ON THE RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM (RAS) CAN CAUSE INJURY AND DEATH TO THE DEVELOPING FETUS ( 5.5). INDICATIONS AND USAGE Amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules are a combination capsule of amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (DHP CCB) and benazepril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension in patients not adequately controlled on monotherapy with either agent. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Usual starting dose is 2.5 mg/10 mg. ( 2.1) May be used as add-on therapy for patients not adequately controlled with either a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker or an ACE inhibitor. ( 2.2) Patients who experience edema with amlodipine may be switched to amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules containing a lower dose of amlodipine. ( 2.1) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsules (amlodipine and benazepril): 2.5 mg/10 mg, 5 mg/10 mg, 5 mg/20 mg, 5 mg/40 mg, 10 mg/20 mg, and 10 mg/40 mg. (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not coadminister aliskiren with ACE inhibitors, including amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules, in patients with diabetes. (4) Amlodipine and benazepril hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated in patients with a history of angioedema or patients who are Llegiu el document complet