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Amlodipine Besylate Benazepril Hydrochloride

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Amlodipine Besylate Benazepril Hydrochloride Definition

Having a substantial blood pressure lowering capability, Amlodipine Besylate Benazepril Hydrochloride contains a dihydropyridine calcium blocker (amlodipine) and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (benazepril). A long-acting calcium channel antagonist, Amlodipine inhibits transmembrane calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle. Blocking ACE, Benazepril decreases vasopressive plasma angiotensin II. (NCI04)

Amlodipine Besylate Benazepril Hydrochloride Synonyms

Amlodipine Besylate/Benazepril Hydrochloride, Lotrel

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