BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE tablet film coated

Land: USA

Sprog: engelsk

Kilde: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktiv bestanddel:

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: N1SN99T69T) (BENAZEPRILAT - UNII:JRM708L703)

Tilgængelig fra:

International Laboratories, LLC

INN (International Name):

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Sammensætning:

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE 40 mg

Recept type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Autorisation status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Produktets egenskaber

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE- BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED
INTERNATIONAL LABORATORIES, LLC
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP
SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR USE
BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP.
BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP
FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1991
WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY
_SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._
WHEN PREGNANCY IS DETECTED, DISCONTINUE BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE. (5.1)
DRUGS THAT ACT DIRECTLY ON THE RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM CAN CAUSE
INJURY AND DEATH TO THE DEVELOPING
FETUS. (5.1)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Benazepril hydrochloride is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitor indicated for the treatment of hypertension,
to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of
fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily
strokes and myocardial infarctions. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adult Patients: Initiate with 10 mg once daily (or 5 mg if patient is
on diuretic). Titrate to 40 mg daily based on blood
pressure response. (2.1)
Pediatric patients age 6 years and above with glomerular filtration
rate (GFR) greater than 30 mL/min/1.73 m : Initiate
with 0.2 mg/kg once daily. Maximum dose is 0.6 mg/kg once daily.
Renal Impairment: Initiate with 5 mg once daily in patients with GFR
less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m (serum creatinine
greater than 3 mg/dL) (2.2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Angioedema or history of hereditary or idiopathic angioedema (4)
Hypersensitivity (4)
Co-administration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Angioedema: Discontinue benazepril hydrochloride and treat
appropriately. (5.2)
Monitor renal function periodically. (5.3)
Monitor blood pressure after initiation. (5.4)
Hyperkalemia: Monitor serum potassium periodically. (5.5)
Hepatic toxicity: Monitor for