Benazepril-Amlodipine for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Benazepril-Amlodipine is used in cat for CKD with hypertension. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Benazepril-Amlodipine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Amodip Plus
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term; monitor BP and renal values at 7, 30, and 90 days | CKD with hypertension | Strong | ISFM Consensus Guidelines on CKD; Plumb's 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Benazepril (ACE inhibitor) reduces glomerular pressure while amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) reduces systemic hypertension, providing dual renoprotection.
Side effects & warnings
Monitor blood pressure and renal values. May cause hypotension. Adjust dose in dehydrated patients. Common in feline CKD management.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Benazepril-Amlodipine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Benazepril-Amlodipine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.