Benadip 5 mg+20 mg (Capsule)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate benazepril hydrochloride |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treats hypertension
Pharmacology
- Inhibits ACE
- Acts as calcium antagonist
- Vasodilator
- Steady-state levels reached after 2-7 days of dosing
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses of Amlodipine and Benazepril
- Guided by clinical effect
- Replacement therapy option
Interaction
- Potential interactions with diuretics
- Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics
- Possible interactions with other medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Benazepril or Amlodipine
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- No relationship between side effects and age, sex, race or therapy duration
- Common side effects include cough, headache, dizziness, and edema
- Dose-dependent edema with Amlodipine monotherapy
- Rare side effects like angioedema, insomnia, hypokalemia, and abdominal pain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Risk to fetal and neonatal morbidity and death
- Minimal excretion in breast milk
- Discontinuation during pregnancy and nursing recommended
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with severe renal disease
- Potential for hyperkalemia
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic failure
- Consideration of ACE inhibitor-induced cough in differential diagnosis of cough
- Precaution during surgery/anesthesia
- No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or impairment of fertility
Use in Special Populations
- No identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
- No reported human overdoses
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children