Patient was educated on the side effects of using Benazepril as follows: Dehydration Benazepril by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone, results in water loss from the body. This can lead to fluid volume depletion and symptoms of dehydration. Low sodium levels Benazepril by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone, results in sodium loss from the body. This can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium levels in blood). Side effects include nausea and vomiting, extreme lethargy, muscle cramps, weakness, and [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Benazepril as follows: Liver disease Benazepril is a drug that is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Benazepril can suffer and so, does the function too. Renal disease Benazepril is mainly eliminated by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate Benazepril normally. So, Benazepril can be toxic in individuals with renal disease.

Patient was educated on how to take Benazepril as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every [...]

Patient was educated on biological effects secondary to use of Benazepril follows: Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in inhibition of narrowing of blood vessels and thereby, result in reduced blood pressure. Inhibition of blood vessel narrowing will lead to more room inside the blood vessel, which allows better blood flow to end organs, such as, heart and kidney. Improving oxygenated blood flow to the end organs [...]

Patient was educated on Benazepril and its mechanism of action as follows: Benazepril inhibits the enzyme, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which converts inactive form of angiotensin to active form of angiotensin. Inhibition of ACE leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in: Inhibition of narrowing or constriction of blood vessels, which results in reduced blood pressure. Reduced aldosterone secretion, resulting in reduced sodium and water retention in the body. Reduced sodium and fluid [...]