LOTENSIN 5 Pill — YELLOW ROUND, 8mm — Benazepril
| Imprint | LOTENSIN / 5 |
|---|---|
| Colour | YELLOW |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 8 |
| Strength | BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
| NDC | 0078-0447 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE[BENAZEPRILAT] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "LOTENSIN 5" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Benazepril
Uses and warnings
BOXED WARNING: Fetal toxicity - "When pregnancy is detected, discontinue benazepril as soon as possible," because ACE inhibitors used during the second and third trimesters can cause fetal injury and death. Other key warnings include angioedema (facial, lingual, or laryngeal swelling with potential airway obstruction, requiring immediate discontinuation), contraindication in patients with a history of ACE-inhibitor-associated angioedema or concomitant use with neprilysin inhibitors (e.g., sacubitril), hyperkalemia risk especially with potassium-sparing diuretics, worsening renal function, and symptomatic hypotension.
Benazepril Hydrochloride Tablets are "indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure." Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. It may be used alone or combined with other antihypertensive agents.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "LOTENSIN 5".
- • Confirm the colour (YELLOW) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (8) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 889ad719-16c0-464b-8f25-61cf7a3a2381.xml