Benazepril Prescription Online

Benazepril - Overview

Benazepril prescription medication is sometimes utilized in the management of hypertension. People who might need benazepril medication can use Push Health to connect with an online medical provider who can prescribe benazepril HCl medication, including generic benazepril 10 mg tablets, benazepril 20 mg tablets, and benazepril 40 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Benazepril Used For?

Benazepril prescription medication, marketed under the name Lotensin, is a type of medication used for treating hypertension. Like captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril) and ramipril (Altace), benazepril is a type of medication known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor). Benazepril medication blocks an enzyme that leads to the synthesis of angiotensin II. In doing so, benazepril medication helps lower blood pressure by increasing vasodilation (possibly potentiated by increased bradykinin levels as well) and reducing the overall amount of fluid and the drug may also have protective effects for some organs such as the kidneys. Benazepril tablets should be used in conjunction with lifestyle modifications to achieve its effects. Benazepril prescription medication is sometimes used in combination with amlodipine (Norvasc) in the medication Lotrel. Benazepril medication is also combined with hydrochlorothiazide in another medication.

Benazepril - Dosage and Cost

The initial dosage of benazepril medication frequently utilized ranges from benazepril 5 mg to benazepril 10 mg per day, depending on whether the patient is taking other diuretic medications. However, the amount of benazepril prescribed is contingent on the health needs of the patient and the medical judgement of the prescribing medical provider. Following oral administration, benazepril reaches peak levels in the plasma within one hour in healthy people. Benazepril is also metabolized to benazeprilat which has additional effects. The elimination half life of benazepril medication is under twelve hours in many people and excretion occurs primarily via the urine. While branded benazepril is more expensive, generic benazepril is affordable, costing under 15 cents per benazepril 20 mg tablet at many pharmacies in the United States. Benazepril prescription medication may be covered under some insurance plans and people paying out of pocket for the medication should check with their insurance. Benazepril prescription savings cards may also help with costs that occur when buying benazepril medication at the pharmacy.

Can I Buy Benazepril Online?

One cannot simply buy benazepril online in the United States because it requires a prescription from a medical provider before it can be dispensed by a pharmacy. For this reason, benazepril OTC (over the counter) is not available, either. The first step to getting benazepril is consulting a medical provider. People who might need a benazepril HCl medication prescription, however, can use Push Health to connect with a local medical provider who can prescribe benazepril tablets, including generic benazepril 20 mg, benazepril 10 mg and benazepril 40 mg medication, when appropriate to do so.

Benazepril - Side Effects

Benazepril prescription tablets can cause side effects and concerns about benazepril should be discussed with one's medical provider and pharmacist before use. Side effects that can happen after using benazepril include cough, headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness and low blood pressure. Angioedema has been reported from using benazepril medication. High potassium levels can occur from benazepril use and levels should be monitored if any concerns during therapy. Agranulocytosis has been associated with benazepril use. Benazepril and alcohol should not be used together. People with a hypersensitivity to benazepril tablets or similar medications should not use benazepril prescription medication.

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