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Benazepril, sold under the brand name Lotensin among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. It is an ACE inhibitor and works by decreasing renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activity.
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Benazepril was patented in 1981 and came into medical use in 1990. It is available as a generic medication.
Medical uses
Lotensin is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure.
Contraindications
Benazepril can harm the fetus.
Dosage forms
It is also available in combination with hydrochlorothiazide, under the brand name Lotensin HCT, and with amlodipine (Lotrel).
Veterinary uses
thumb|left|150px|Benazepril for veterinary use
Under the brand names Fortekor (Novartis) and VetACE (Jurox Animal Health), benazepril is used to treat congestive heart failure in dogs and chronic kidney failure in cats and dogs.