Lotensin Overdose: An Overview
Lotensin® (
benazepril hydrochloride) is a medication used to treat
high blood pressure. Even though it has happened on only a few occasions, a person can overdose on Lotensin just like any other medication. Lotensin overdose effects will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Lotensin is taken and whether it is taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
If you happen to overdose on Lotensin, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of a Lotensin Overdose
The effects of a Lotensin overdose can vary but may include:
- Extremely low blood pressure
- Increased levels of sodium or potassium in the blood
- Kidney failure.
These effects may cause signs or symptoms of an overdose that include:
- Light-headedness, dizziness, or fainting
- Decrease in urine output
- Drowsiness, headache, or back pain
- Slow or irregular heartbeat.
Treatment for a Lotensin Overdose
The treatment for a Lotensin overdose will vary.
If the Lotensin overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the stomach to "pump the stomach." However, there is no readily available treatment that can remove Lotensin quickly once it has been absorbed into the body. Therefore, in these cases, treatment involves supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Lotensin overdose may include:
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Medications to increase blood pressure
- Other treatments based on complications that occur
- Close monitoring of the heart and lungs.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Lotensin.
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