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US brand names:Compounded Benazepril
Benazepril Compounded Oral is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per FORTEKOR - Benazepril Hydrochloride Tablets [UK Product Label for Cats and Dogs]. Elanco; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.153 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.126, Benazepril monograph spanning p.123-126; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Prodrug converted to benazeprilat, which inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme. Reduces angiotensin II and aldosterone, lowering blood pressure and reducing proteinuria.
Compounded for cats and small dogs. Monitor renal values and electrolytes. May cause hypotension. Stability of compounded formulations varies.
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 | FORTEKOR - Benazepril Hydrochloride Tablets [UK Product Label for Cats and Dogs]. Elanco; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.153 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.126, Benazepril monograph spanning p.123-126; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Strong | FORTEKOR - Benazepril Hydrochloride Tablets [UK Product Label for Cats and Dogs]. Elanco; 2016. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.153 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.126, Benazepril monograph spanning p.123-126; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, |
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