Amlodipine and benazepril and Gvoke Injection

• Generic Name: amlodipine / benazepril
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lotrel

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Benazepril also widens blood vessels and also prevents the body from retaining water.

Amlodipine and benazepril is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Amlodipine and benazepril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: glucagon
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Glucagen, GlucaGen HypoKit, Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Gvoke HypoPen, Gvoke PFS, Baqsimi

Gvoke HypoPen is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion.

Gvoke HypoPen is used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This medicine is also used during a radiologic (x-ray) examination to help diagnose certain disorders of the stomach or intestines.

Gvoke HypoPen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.