Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril

( Lotrel )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 28, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Lotrel

Availability:

Prescription

Therapeutic Class:

Calcium channel blocker and ACE inhibitor

Forms:

Capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

High blood pressure

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Amlodipine-Benazepril (Lotrel) Drug Class

Amlodipine (am-loe-duh-peen) belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Benazepril (ben-aye-zuh-pril) belongs to a group called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

Amlodipine-Benazepril (Lotrel) Age Range

Amlodipine-benazepril is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this combination have not been established in children.