Question 1

What is Benazepril used for?

Accepted Answer

Benazepril is indicated for: chronic kidney disease (proteinuric), Congestive heart failure, Heart failure, proteinuric nephropathy.

Question 2

What routes can Benazepril be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Benazepril dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Benazepril dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Benazepril a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Benazepril is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Benazepril?

Accepted Answer

Monitor renal function and potassium. Hypotension risk especially with concurrent diuretics. Preferred ACE inhibitor in cats (hepatic and renal elimination). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Benazepril?

Accepted Answer

Monitor renal function and potassium. Hypotension risk especially with concurrent diuretics. Preferred ACE inhibitor in cats (hepatic and renal elimination). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.

Question 7

How does Benazepril work?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II formation. Decreases aldosterone, reduces afterload, and attenuates cardiac remodeling.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.25–0.5 mg/kg	q12-24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.25–0.5 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Benazepril

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Species with Benazepril dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published primary source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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