Generic Lotrel: An Overview
Lotrel® (
benazepril hydrochloride and
amlodipine besylate) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat
high blood pressure (
hypertension). It is a combination of two medicines -- benazepril hydrochloride (sold under the brand name
Lotensin® and in generic form as Benazepril Hydrochloride) and amlodipine besylate (sold under the brand name
Norvasc®).
Lotrel is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. However, it has since come off patent and is available as a generic.
Strengths of Generic Lotrel
Not every strength of Lotrel is currently available as a generic. Generic Lotrel is available in the following strengths:
- Amlodipine/benazepril 2.5 mg/10 mg -- which has 2.5 mg of amlodipine and 10 mg of benazepril
- Amlodipine/benazepril 5 mg/10 mg -- which has 5 mg of amlodipine and 10 mg of benazepril
- Amlodipine/benazepril 5 mg/20 mg -- which has 5 mg of amlodipine and 20 mg of benazepril.
Who Makes Generic Lotrel?
Generic Lotrel is made by the following manufacturers:
- Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
- Teva Pharmaceuticals.