Amace-BP

Uses
Amace-BP contains two different medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Benazepril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Amace-BP helps to decrease hypertension by relaxing the blood vessels.

Dosage and Administration
Amace-BP is usually prescribed to patients when they have already tried amlodipine or benazepril monotherapy and have not had a sufficient antihypertensive effect.

Most people will take one tablet per day, but depending on the lever of hypertension and previous history with antihypertensives, you may be prescribed a different dosage.

Amace-BP is a tablet form of amolodipine and benazepril containing 10mg of Benazepril and 5mg of Amlodipine per tablet. It is sold as a strip of 10 tablets.

Side effects
Amace-BP can often cause the patient to develop a dry cough or swelling in your hands feet and ankles. If these symptoms persit, please see your doctor.

As a result of the reduced blood pressure caused by Amace-BP, patients often feel dizzy or lightheaded. This is more prevelant when trying to stand quickly. If you stand more slowly, this can minimize these effects.

If you develop muscle weakness or a heartbeat that is fast, slow or irregular, contact your doctor right away.

Precaution
Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms to watch for, which may be indicative of a reaction, include skin rashes, hives, swelling of the face or limbs, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

Always use Amace-BP (Benazepril HCL/Amlodipine) as you have been prescribed by your doctor. Never self-medicate or change your dosage without first consulting your doctor. The correct dosage can vary depending on your health, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated.

Before taking Amace-BP tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic or hypersensitive to ACE inhibitors or calcium channel blockers
• are diabetics and being treated with Aliskiren
• have a heart condition
• have kidney problems
• have liver problems
• have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• have scleroderma
• have collagen vascular disease