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US brand names:Amodip Plus
Benazepril-Amlodipine is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per ISFM Consensus Guidelines on CKD; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed p.126, Benazepril monograph, section CATS, located 2026-08-05 by monograph + species-section + exact figure match. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: 'p.126' is the PRINTED page number, confirmed by finding the drug named on it in the held copy. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Benazepril (ACE inhibitor) reduces glomerular pressure while amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) reduces systemic hypertension, providing dual renoprotection.
Monitor blood pressure and renal values. May cause hypotension. Adjust dose in dehydrated patients. Common in feline CKD management.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Strong | ISFM Consensus Guidelines on CKD; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed p.126, Benazepril monograph, section CATS, located 2026-08-05 by monograph + species-section + exact figure match. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: 'p.126' is the PRINTED page number, confirmed by finding the drug named on it in the held copy. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | q12-24h | Moderate | IRIS CKD Treatment Guidelines; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed p.126, Benazepril monograph, section DOGS, located 2026-08-05 by monograph + species-section + exact figure match. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: 'p.126' is the PRINTED page number, confirmed by finding the drug named on it in the held copy. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, |
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