Amlodipine And Benazepril (Oral Route)

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of amlodipine and benazepril combination in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney or liver problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving amlodipine and benazepril combination.

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  • For high blood pressure:
    • Adults—At first, one capsule containing amlodipine 2.5 milligrams (mg) and benazepril 10 mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than amlodipine 10 mg and benazepril 40 mg per day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.