Benefortin 2.5 mg 28 tablets | for heart failure in dogs and cats

Benefortin 2,5 mg are flavored tablets of benazepril, an ACE inhibitor, in a box of 28. They are used in dogs with congestive heart failure and in cats with proteinuria due to chronic kidney disease, once a day.

What is it for

Benazepril is a precursor that is converted to benazeprilat. By blocking ACE, it reduces angiotensin II and aldosterone, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing fluid and sodium retention. In dogs, it is used for congestive heart failure due to valvular insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy. In cats, it is used to reduce protein loss in the urine.

How it is used

Administer orally, once a day, with or without food. Dogs: 0,25 to 0,50 mg/kg. Cats: 0,50 mg/kg.

Presentation

• Benazepril, 2,5 mg per tablet; box of 28 (the range is also available in a box of 140).
• Other concentrations in the range: 5 mg and 20 mg.
• Do not exceed 25°C; open the blister pack and use within 2 days.

Precautions and Side Effects

Do not use in cases of hypotension, hypovolemia, or acute renal failure, nor in aortic or pulmonary stenosis. Also contraindicated during pregnancy or lactation. Rarely, lethargy, weakness, or hypotension may occur. Antihypertensive efficacy may be reduced when used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and there is a risk of hyperkalemia when used with potassium-sparing diuretics. Wash your hands after administering this medication; if ingested by a person, especially a pregnant woman, seek medical attention. Consult your veterinarian before combining this medication with other treatments.

FAQ

What dosage should my dog ​​take based on their weight?

0,25 to 0,50 mg/kg per day. The veterinarian will calculate how many tablets are appropriate for your dog's weight.

Can it be given to cats with kidney problems?

Yes, in cats it reduces proteinuria associated with chronic kidney disease, at a dose of 0,50 mg/kg once daily. It is not used in cases of acute kidney failure.

Is it combined with diuretics or pimobendan?

The manufacturer describes it as compatible with diuretics, pimobendan, and digoxin. There is a risk of hyperkalemia when used with potassium-sparing diuretics.

What side effects does it have?

In rare cases, it can cause lethargy, weakness, or hypotension. With potassium-sparing diuretics, there is also a risk of hyperkalemia.

What is the difference between 2,5, 5 and 20 mg?

It contains the same active ingredient, benazepril, but in different strengths per tablet (2,5, 5, and 20 mg) to suit the needs of each animal. The 2,5 mg tablet is available in boxes of 28 and 140.

How should split tablets be stored?

In the original blister pack, below 25°C, and use within 2 days.