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Product trade name: Fortekor



Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products:

  • Benazepril Hydrochloride

    Fortekor available forms, composition, doses:

  • Tablets; Oral; Benazepril Hydrochloride 2.5 mg
  • Tablets; Oral; Benazepril Hydrochloride 20 mg
  • Tablets; Oral; Benazepril Hydrochloride 5 mg

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    Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes:

  • C09AA07 - Benazepril

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    Fortekor information

    Fortekor is a drug belonging to the class of ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors. It is used to lower blood pressure.

    Fortekor indications

    Fortekor is primarily prescribed for patients suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension.
    Fortekor may also be used for other purposes aside from treating high blood pressure.

    Fortekor warnings

    Fortekor should not be taken when you are pregnant especially on the 2nd and third trimester of pregnancy as it may cause harm, birth defects, injury or even death to the fetus.
    Fortekor can cause dizziness and drowsiness, use Fortekor with caution especially if you are driving, operating machinery or when performing tasks that may require physical and mental alertness.
    It is advisable to maintain proper fluid intake and to monitor your blood pressure at all times to prevent extreme lowering of blood pressure.
    Fortekor may greatly increase the risks of developing allergic reactions especially to patients who are prone and susceptible to allergies.
    Patients with the following medical conditions should be carefully monitored and their dosage of Fortekor should also be regulated by a doctor:
    Kidney disorders
    Salt restricted diet
    Patients with high levels of potassium in the blood
    Patients who are salt substitutes
    Scleroderma or Lupus affected patients
    Use alcohol or drink alcoholic beverages moderately as alcohol may contribute to further lowering of blood pressure which when combined with Fortekor may cause extreme low blood pressure readings.

    Fortekor dosage

    Fortekor Dosage should only be given by your doctor depending on the tests he/she will perform.

    Fortekor overdose

    Symptoms of Fortekor Overdose include extreme dizziness, fainting, weakness and fatigue. If any of these symptoms occur and if overdose is suspected, waste no time and immediately seek medical care.



    Fortekor missed dose

    Never take double doses of Fortekor. If you happened to miss a dose, take that dose as soon as you remember provided that it is not yet time for the next dose. If it is near the next dose, just forego that dose and proceed with the next one.

    Fortekor side effects

    The following are among the side effects associated with Fortekor intake:
    Headache
    Fatigue
    Chest Pains
    Light headedness
    Dry tickling mouth
    Anxiety or depression
    Nausea
    Constipation
    Taste malfunctions
    Itching and rashes
    Profuse sweating
    Irregular heartbeats
    Sore throat
    Fever
    If you experience any of the following symptoms and if they become bothersome and intolerable, ask your doctor immediately for the proper course of action regarding these symptoms.

    Fortekor drug reactions

    The following drugs may not work well with Fortekor. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these drugs:
    Potassium supplements
    Salt substitutes that contain Potassium
    Diuretics or water pills
    Lithium
    Your doctor may advice you to lower your dosage of Fortekor or cease it entirely.



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