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Benazepril

Fortekor, Lotensin

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Cardiovascular

Routes

PO

Indications

chronic kidney disease (proteinuric)Congestive heart failureHeart failureproteinuric nephropathy

Mechanism of Action

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

Side effects & warnings

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

Species with Benazepril dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO0.25–0.5 mg/kgq12-24hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO0.25–0.5 mg/kgq24hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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