Generic Lotensin HCT

Generic Lotensin HCT is currently sold under the name Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. It is also known as Benazepril Hydrochloride-Hydrochlorothiazide, Benazepril HCT, or Benazepril HCTZ. Generic Lotensin HCT is available in several strengths, ranging from Benazepril HCT 5 mg/6.25 mg to Benazepril 20 mg/25 mg. Mylan Laboratories, Eon Laboratories, and Sandoz are some of the companies that currently manufacture generic Lotensin HCT.

Generic for Lotensin HCT: An Overview

Lotensin HCT® (benazepril hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lotensin HCT is a combination of two medicines -- Lotensin® and hydrochlorothiazide.
 
Lotensin HCT was originally developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. It has since come off patent, making it available as a generic.
 

Generic Lotensin HCT -- Strengths

 Generic Lotensin HCT is sold under the name Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. It is also known as Benazepril Hydrochloride-Hydrochlorothiazide, Benazepril HCT, or Benazepril HCTZ. It is available in several strengths including:
 
  • Benazepril HCT 5 mg/6.25 mg -- which has 5 mg of benazepril hydrochloride and 6.25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide
     
  • Benazepril HCT 10 mg/12.5 mg -- which has 10 mg of benazepril hydrochloride and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide
     
  • Benazepril HCT 20 mg/12.5 mg -- which has 20 mg of benazepril hydrochloride and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide
     
  • Benazepril HCT 20 mg/25 mg -- which has 20 mg of benazepril hydrochloride and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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