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GENERIC NAME: amlodipine and benazepril

BRAND NAME: Lotrel

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lotrel is a combination product, containing benazepril (Lotensin) and amlodipine (Norvasc). For more information on these two drugs, please see the individual generic drug articles in the "Medications" section.

PRESCRIPTION: Yes

GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes

PREPARATIONS: Capsules: 2.5mg amlodipine/10mg benazepril; 5mg amlodipine/20mg benazepril; 5mg amlodipine/40mg benazepril; 10mg amlodipine/20mg benazepril; 10mg amlodipine/40mg benazepril;

STORAGE: Norvasc should be stored below 86 F (30 C) in a tight, light resistant container.

PRESCRIBED FOR: Lotrel is used for treating high blood pressure.

DOSING: The dose of Lotrel is tailored to the patient's needs.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: This is a combination drug. Please refer to both the benazepril (Lotensin) and amlodipine (Norvasc) articles.

PREGNANCY: This is a combination drug. Please refer to both benazepril (Lotensin) and amlodipine (Norvasc) articles.

NURSING MOTHERS: This is a combination drug. Please refer to both benazepril (Lotensin) and amlodipine (Norvasc) articles.

SIDE EFFECTS: This is a combination drug. Please refer to both benazepril (Lotensin) and amlodipine (Norvasc) articles.

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information

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