Question 1

What is Benazepril Compounded Oral used for?

Accepted Answer

Benazepril Compounded Oral is indicated for: CKD (proteinuria reduction), Heart failure, proteinuric kidney disease.

Question 2

What routes can Benazepril Compounded Oral be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Benazepril Compounded Oral dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Benazepril Compounded Oral a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Benazepril Compounded Oral 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 Compounded Oral?

Accepted Answer

Compounded for cats and small dogs. Monitor renal values and electrolytes. May cause hypotension. Stability of compounded formulations varies.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Benazepril Compounded Oral?

Accepted Answer

Compounded for cats and small dogs. Monitor renal values and electrolytes. May cause hypotension. Stability of compounded formulations varies.

Question 7

How does Benazepril Compounded Oral work?

Accepted Answer

Prodrug converted to benazeprilat, which inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme. Reduces angiotensin II and aldosterone, lowering blood pressure and reducing proteinuria.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.25–0.5 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.5–1 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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Species with Benazepril Compounded Oral dosing data (2 dose rules)

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