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Benazepril Compounded Oral

Compounded Benazepril

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

Drug Class

Compounded

Routes

PO

Indications

CKD (proteinuria reduction)Heart failureproteinuric kidney disease

Mechanism of Action

Prodrug converted to benazeprilat, which inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme. Reduces angiotensin II and aldosterone, lowering blood pressure and reducing proteinuria.

Side effects & warnings

Compounded for cats and small dogs. Monitor renal values and electrolytes. May cause hypotension. Stability of compounded formulations varies.

Species with Benazepril Compounded Oral 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/kgq24hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO0.5–1 mg/kgq24hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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