Lotrel
Lotrel
Lotrel (pronounced: LOH-trel) is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It contains two active ingredients: amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and benazepril (an ACE inhibitor).
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Lotrel is LOH-trel.
Etymology
The name "Lotrel" is a portmanteau of the names of its two active ingredients, "LOtensin" (the original brand name for benazepril) and "noRvasc rELax" (Norvasc being the original brand name for amlodipine).
Usage
Lotrel is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), which is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease if left untreated. By combining two different types of blood pressure medications, Lotrel is often more effective than either drug used alone.
Related Terms
- Amlodipine: A calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain).
- Benazepril: An ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure.
- Hypertension: A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure.
- Calcium channel blocker: A type of medication that relaxes and widens blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.
- ACE inhibitor: A type of medication that helps relax blood vessels and reduce the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys, lowering blood pressure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lotrel
- Wikipedia's article - Lotrel
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