BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, coated

Country: Amerika Syarikat

Bahasa: Inggeris

Sumber: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Bahan aktif:

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

Boleh didapati daripada:

Denton Pharma, Inc. DBA Northwind Pharmaceuticals

Laluan pentadbiran:

ORAL

Jenis preskripsi:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Tanda-tanda terapeutik:

Benazepril hydrochloride tablets are 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. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including the class to which this drug principally belongs. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program’s Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC). Numerous antihypertensive drugs, from

Ringkasan produk:

Benazepril hydrochloride tablets, USP, 40 mg, are round, blue, film-coated tablets, debossed “S” on one side and “344” on the other side, packaged as follows: NDC 70934-648-30 bottle of 30 tablets (with desiccant) NDC 70934-648-90 bottle of 90 tablets (with desiccant) Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in tight container (USP).

Status kebenaran:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Ciri produk

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE- BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, COATED
DENTON PHARMA, INC. DBA NORTHWIND PHARMACEUTICALS
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
BENAZEPRIL
HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING
INFORMATION FOR USE
BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS.
BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, FILM COATED 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
TABLETS 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) >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
<30 mL/min/1.73 m
(serum
creatinine >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 ja