Generic Lotrel

Generic Lotrel is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals and is available in three strengths. The FDA has assigned all generic versions of Lotrel an "AB" rating, which means that they should be equivalent to brand-name Lotrel. However, it is important to keep in mind that generic medications may contain fillers, dyes, or other inactive ingredients not found in the brand-name drug.

 

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.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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