¿Qué es Amlodipine Besy-Benazepril Hcl?

Amlodipino Besilato-Benazepril HCl es un medicamento combinado utilizado en el tratamiento de la hipertensión (presión arterial alta) para reducir el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular y ataque cardíaco. El amlodipino, un bloqueador de los canales de calcio, actúa relajando los vasos sanguíneos, mientras que el benazepril, un inhibidor de la ECA, ayuda a prevenir la creación de una sustancia que contrae los vasos sanguíneos. Juntos, reducen efectivamente la presión arterial al mejorar el flujo sanguíneo y reducir la carga de trabajo del corazón.

Side Effects

• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips

Warnings

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart failure, or diabetes.
• This medicine may cause the following problems: Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingWorsening chest pain or increased risk of heart attackLow blood pressureLiver problemsKidney problems
• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
• Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.