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Chemical Name: BENAZEPRIL (ben-AY-ze-pril) and AMLODIPINE (am-LOE-di-peen)
This medicine is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a calcium
channel blocker combination used to treat high blood pressure.
WARNING: This drug can cause serious fetal harm if used during the last six
months of pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop using this drug and immediately
contact your physician. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with
this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR
DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking azathioprine, clozapine,
intravenous (IV) calcium, indomethacin, lithium, potassium, diuretics, or
medicine for diabetes. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED
if you have a history of kidney artery narrowing. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat
and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS
until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with
other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform
other potentially dangerous tasks. DO NOT USE A SALT SUBSTITUTE or potassium
supplement without checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: USE OF THIS MEDICINE DURING PREGNANCY has resulted in
fetal and newborn death. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor
immediately. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while
taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include headache, dry cough,
dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting or standing, or swelling of the hands
or feet. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH
YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience shortness of breath, hives,
irregular or slow heartbeat, or chest pain. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if
you experience swelling of face, lips, eyes, or tongue; or difficulty swallowing
or breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other. Check drug interactions
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual dizziness, fainting,
and unusually rapid or slow pulse.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out.
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