How to Take Amlodipine and Benazepril and it's Dose

Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy
Keywords: How to Take Amlodipine and Benazepril Drug , dose Amlodipine and Benazepril, medindia

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose is one capsule containing amlodipine 2.5-10 mg and benazepril 10-40 mg- once daily. Combination of amlodipine beslate and benazepril hydrochloride is available in the following strength 2.5/10 mg, 5/10 mg, 5/20 mg, 5/40 mg, 10/20 mg and 10/40 mg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

♦ Contraindicated in patients with history of severe kidney problems, angioedema. It should not be co-administered with angiotensin receptor blockers, ACE inhibitors in patients with diabetes.