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Benazepril Flavored Oral

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Miscellaneous

Routes

PO

Indications

CHF (adjunct to pimobendan and furosemide)CKD

Mechanism of Action

Prodrug hydrolyzed to benazeprilat, which inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II formation and aldosterone secretion. Reduces glomerular capillary pressure.

Side effects & warnings

Hypotension possible — monitor blood pressure. Renal dose adjustment not required (hepatic elimination in cats). May elevate creatinine initially. Contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis.

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

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×2

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Backed by 2 published primary sources

  • · ACVIM Consensus on DMVD; Plumb's 9th Ed
  • · IRIS CKD Guidelines; Fortekor Product Label

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO0.25–0.5 mg/kgq12-24hStrongACVIM Consensus on DMVD; Plumb's 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO0.5–1 mg/kgq24hStrongIRIS CKD Guidelines; Fortekor Product Label

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