Description
Your doctor may prescribe Lotensin HCT for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a chronic health condition where there is too much force acting on the inside of the blood vessels. Over time, hypertension increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Lotensin HCT contains two different medications that work to lower blood pressure.
Directions
Take Lotensin HCT exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The usual dosage ranges from 5-6.25 mg once daily to 20-25 mg twice daily.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Lotensin HCT are benazapril and hydrochlorothiazide.
Benazepril works by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which relaxes blood vessels.
Hydrochlorothiazide works by decreasing the amount of fluid in the blood, lowering blood pressure via a different mechanism.
Interactions
Common drug-drug interactions with this medication may include:
- Aliskiren
- Amifostine
- Aminolevulinic Acid
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Bile Acid Sequestrants
- Bromperidol
- Dofetilide
- Grass Pollen Allergen Extract
- Lanthanum
- Levosulpiride
- Lithium
- Mecamylamine
- Obinutuzumab
- Promazine
- Sacubitril
- Sodium Phosphates
- Urapidil
Cautions
Tell your doctor if you develop an unexplained dry cough while taking this medication.
Use caution if you have a history of kidney problems.
If you experience swelling of the limbs while taking this medicine, tell your doctor as the dr
Side Effects
The most common adverse reactions can include:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Dreams
- Alopecia
- Anorexia
- Arthralgia
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Bronchitis
- Chest Pain
- Chills
- Conjunctivitis
- Constipation
- Cough
- Decreased Libido
- Diaphoresis
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dysgeusia
- Dyspepsia
- Epistaxis
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Flatulence
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Flushing
- Gastroenteritis
- Hypertonia
- Hypoesthesia
- Hypotension
- Impotence
- Infection
- Insomnia
- Myalgia
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervousness
- Orthostatic Dizziness
- Pain
- Palpitations
- Paresthesia
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Pruritus
- Retinopathy
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Skin Photosensitivity
- Skin Rash
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tinnitus
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Urinary Frequency
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vertigo
- Visual Disturbance
- Voice Disorder
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Xerostomia
References
Lotensin HCT [package insert]. East Hanover, NJ: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; 2009.
About Dr. Conor Sheehy (Page Author)
Dr. Sheehy (BSc Molecular Biology, PharmD) works a clinical pharmacist specializing in cardiology, oncology, and ambulatory care. He’s a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist (BCPS), and his experience working one-on-one with patients to fine tune their medication and therapy plans for optimal results makes him a valuable subject matter expert for our pharmacy. Read More....
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Product Code : 9364