Medical Definition of FEAR. 1. : an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger and accompanied by increased autonomic activity.
Benazepril hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder, soluble (>100 mg/mL) in water, in ethanol and in methanol. Its molecular formula is C24H28N2O5â¢HCl and its molecular weight is 460.96. Benazeprilat, the active metabolite of benazepril, is a non-sulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lotrel is a combination drug, containing benazepril (Lotensin) and amlodipine (Norvasc) and is used for treating high blood pressure. Benazepril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. ACE is an enzyme in the body that is important for the formation of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes constriction of the muscles surrounding arteries in the body, thereby narrowing the arteries and elevating blood pressure. ACE inhibitors such as benazepril lower blood pressure by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II, thus relaxing the muscles and dilating the arteries.