BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE (Benazepril Hydrochloride)
What to know about BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE — also sold as Benazepril Hydrochloride: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.
BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE (brand names: Benazepril Hydrochloride) is classified as Low risk (1 risk points) by AllMeds. It is a S4 medication under the TGA in Australia. FDA approved in the United States. ACE inhibitor with standard cardiovascular medication risks including hypotension.
Key Takeaways
- TGA Schedule: S4 in Australia
- Risk level: Low (1 points)
Scheduling and Classification
| Jurisdiction | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (TGA) | S4 | Not PBS listed |
| United States (FDA) | Rx only | FDA approved |
Risk Profile
ACE inhibitor with standard cardiovascular medication risks including hypotension.
How BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE is regulated
BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.
Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes
Classified as S4 under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
United States FDA / CDC / State WC
FDA approved for use in the United States.
FDA Boxed Warning: WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue benazepril hydrochloride tablets as soon as possible. ( 5.1 ) Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. WARNING-FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue benazepril hydrochloride tablets as soon as possible. ( 5.1 ) Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. ( 5.1 )
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Important: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. If you have questions about your medication — including starting it, stopping it, changing the dose, or combining it with something else — speak with your doctor or pharmacist. For an emergency or suspected overdose, call your local emergency number or poison information service immediately. Information is drawn from regulator and clinical guideline sources (TGA, FDA, MHRA, NICE, PBS, CDC); see our methodology for details.