Drug Catalog - Product Detail
BENAZEPRIL HCL & HCTZ TB 20/12.5MG 100
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64980-0195-01 | RISING PHARMACEUTICALS | 100 | 20-12.5MG | TABLET |
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Description
DESCRIPTION Benazepril hydrochloride USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble (>100 mg/mL) in water, in ethanol, and in methanol. Benazepril hydrochloride’s chemical name is 3-[[1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-phenyl-(1S)-propyl]amino]-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-oxo-1 H -1-(3S)-benzazepine-1-acetic acid monohydrochloride; its structural formula is Its empirical formula is C 24 H 28 N 2 O 5 ·HCl, and its molecular weight is 460.96. Benazeprilat, the active metabolite of benazepril, is a nonsulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Benazepril is converted to benazeprilat by hepatic cleavage of the ester group. Hydrochlorothiazide USP is a white, or practically white, practically odorless, crystalline powder. It is slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in sodium hydroxide solution, in n -butylamine, and in dimethylformamide; sparingly soluble in methanol; and insoluble in ether, in chloroform, and in dilute mineral acids. Hydrochlorothiazide’s chemical name is 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2 H -1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide; its structural formula is Its empirical formula is C 7 H 8 ClN 3 O 4 S 2 , and its molecular weight is 297.73. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. Benazepril HCl and Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide USP. The tablets are formulated for oral administration with a combination of 10 or 20 mg of benazepril and 12.5 or 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide USP. The inactive ingredients of the tablets are cellulose compounds, crospovidone, hydrogenated castor oil, iron oxides (10/12.5-mg, 20/12.5-mg, and 20/25-mg tablets), lactose, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Benazepril HCl USP and Hydrochlorothiazide USP is available in tablets of three different strengths: Benazepril HCl Hydrochlorothiazide Tablet Color 10 mg 12.5 mg light pink 20 mg 12.5 mg grayish violet 20 mg 25 mg red Tablets of each strength are supplied in bottles that contain a desiccant and 100 tablets. The National Drug Codes for the various packages are: Dose Bottle of 100 Tablet Imprint 10/12.5 NDC 64980-194-01 452 20/12.5 NDC 64980-195-01 453 20/25 NDC 64980-196-01 454 Tablets are oblong and scored, with "LOTENSIN HCT" on one side and appropriate number imprinted on the other side. Storage: Do not store above 86ºF (30ºC). Protect from moisture and light. Dispense in tight, light -resistant container (USP). Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Manufactured for: Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 © 2018 Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC 60064-02 August 2018
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Benazepril HCl and Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. This fixed combination drug is not indicated for the initial therapy of hypertension (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dose once daily. The dosage may then be increased after 2-3 weeks as needed to help achieve blood pressure goals. The maximum recommended dose is 20mg/25mg. Switch Therapy: A patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with benazepril alone or with hydrochlorothiazide alone may be switched to combination therapy with Benazepril HCl and Hydrochlorothiazide. The usual recommended starting dose is 10/12.5 mg once daily to control blood pressure. Replacement Therapy: The combination may be substituted for the titrated individual components.