Lotensin HCT
Generic name:hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril [ HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THY-a-zide-and-ben-AZ-e-pril ]
Drug class:ACE inhibitors with thiazides
What is Lotensin HCT?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) and benazepril is an ACE inhibitor (ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme).
Lotensin HCT is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Lotensin HCT may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking Lotensin HCT and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use this medicine if you are unable to urinate, if you have ever had angioedema, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or any ACE inhibitor. Do not take Lotensin HCT within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use Lotensin HCT together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or benazepril, or if:
you are unable to urinate;
you have ever had angioedema;
you recently took a heart medicine called sacubitril;
you are allergic to sulfa drugs; or
you are allergic to any ACE inhibitor (captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril).
Do not take Lotensin HCT within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use Lotensin HCT together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking Lotensin HCT with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
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