Generic Lotrel

At this time, generic Lotrel is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals; it is available in three strengths. The FDA has assigned all generic versions of this drug 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
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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