Alternatives to benazepril
FDA shortage status is active for benazepril; 8 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Lotensin
benazepril class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
benazepril (Lotensin) is on an FDA shortage listing while 8 other ACE Inhibitor SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 9). Labeled indication field for benazepril: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Top FAERS reaction fields for benazepril total 3,545 reports across 10 reactions, set beside enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About benazepril
Benazepril (Lotensin) is a medicine that lowers your blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Used for: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering your blood pressure reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines.
8 ACE Inhibitor peers (wide set)
enalapril
RxVasotec
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines, like water pills. Enalapril also treats symptomatic congestive heart failure, usually with other medicines. It can also help clinically stable patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
fosinopril
RxMonopril
Fosinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with a water pill (diuretic). Fosinopril also helps manage heart failure when used with other medicines.
lisinopril
RxPrinivil, Zestril
moexipril
RxUnivasc
Moexipril is used to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure can harm your heart, brain, and kidneys. Lowering your blood pressure can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medicine can be used by itself or with other medicines to lower blood pressure.
perindopril
RxAceon
Perindopril treats high blood pressure (hypertension). It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines. Perindopril also helps lower the risk of heart-related death or heart attack in people who have stable coronary artery disease. It can be used with other treatments for coronary artery disease.
quinapril
RxAccupril
Quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Quinapril can also be used to manage heart failure, along with other medicines like diuretics.
ramipril
RxAltace
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines. It is also used in patients who have signs of heart failure after a heart attack. Ramipril can lower the risk of death and hospitalization in these patients.
trandolapril
RxMavik
Trandolapril is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines. It is also used in people who have had a heart attack and have a weak heart (left ventricular dysfunction) or heart failure.
benazepril vs enalapril & fosinopril · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between benazepril and enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril in this extract (18,938-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | benazepril | enalapril | fosinopril | lisinopril |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 439 | 2,574 | 204 | 17,996 |
| Fatigue | 408 | 2,377 | 239 | 19,346 |
| Dizziness | 382 | 2,213 | 179 | 13,194 |
| Dyspnoea | 381 | 2,659 | 210 | 13,650 |
| Pain | 361 | 1,805 | 142 | 13,303 |
| Diarrhoea | 356 | 2,807 | 232 | 16,771 |
| Headache | 344 | 1,819 | 141 | 12,600 |
| Myocardial Infarction | 310 | - | 131 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
benazepril shortage vs ACE Inhibitor peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for benazepril (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for benazepril while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for benazepril: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Lotensin SPL strings.
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