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Benazepril Flavored Oral

Fortekor

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

Drug Class

Miscellaneous

Routes

PO

Indications

CHF (adjunct to pimobendan and furosemide)CKD

Mechanism of Action

Prodrug hydrolyzed to benazeprilat, which inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II formation and aldosterone secretion. Reduces glomerular capillary pressure.

Side effects & warnings

Hypotension possible — monitor blood pressure. Renal dose adjustment not required (hepatic elimination in cats). May elevate creatinine initially. Contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis.

Species with Benazepril Flavored 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

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Backed by 2 published sources

  • · ACVIM Consensus on DMVD; Plumb's 9th Ed
  • · IRIS CKD Guidelines; Fortekor Product Label

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
Cat (Domestic)PO0.5–1 mg/kgq24hStrongIRIS CKD Guidelines; Fortekor Product Label
Dog (Domestic)PO0.25–0.5 mg/kgq12-24hStrongACVIM Consensus on DMVD; Plumb's 9th Ed

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