Originally, Lotensin was developed by the Novartis Pharmaceuticals but soon it cuts off its patents, and it become generic. Now, there are several companies which sell or manufacture generic lotensin and sell in a name as Benazepril HCL tablets. Lotensin which is commonly known as the Benazepril HCL, is a medicine that is use for the treatment of the high blood pressure or hypertension. Lotensin belongs to the class of medicines, called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitors.
The function of the lotensin is to block angiotensin-converting enzyme which makes the blood vessels of our body narrow. Hence, it results as high blood pressure. As lotensin block this enzyme, the blood vessels get the chance to relax and then slowly come back to the normal state and as a result blood pressure comes back to the normal. Generic lotensin is widely available in almost all the medical stores. If you want, you can order lotensin or buy lotensin online. The Benazepril HCLis a tablet which can be found in several strengths. Such as:
- Benazepril HCL 5 mg tablets
- Benazepril HCL 10 mg tablets
- Benazepril HCL 20 mg tablets
- Benazepril HCL 40 mg tablets.
The application of these tablets depends on the patient and condition of the patient. Presently, a number of companies are into the manufacturing process of the generic lotensin. They are:
- Mylan Laboratories
- Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals
- Sandoz
- Teva Pharmaceuticals.
