Benazepril Compounded Oral for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Benazepril Compounded Oral is used in cat for CKD (proteinuria reduction), heart failure. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Benazepril Compounded Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Compounded Benazepril
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | CKD (proteinuria reduction), heart failure | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Compounded drugs with cat dosing
Benazepril Compounded Oral dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Benazepril Compounded Oral 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.