BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE tablet film coated

Land: USA

Språk: engelska

Källa: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktiva substanser:

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

Tillgänglig från:

Apotex Corp

INN (International namn):

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Sammansättning:

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg

Receptbelagda typ:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Bemyndigande status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Produktens egenskaper

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE - BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM
COATED
APOTEX CORP
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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, 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 (3)
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 tablets 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 jaundice or signs of liver failure.
(5.6)
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