Benazepril HCL/ Furosemide Oral Suspension (Anhydrous)
Benazepril HCl/Furosemide is a compounded medication prescribed for animals requiring concurrent management of heart failure and fluid retention. It combines an ACE inhibitor to dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure with a loop diuretic to promote the excretion of excess fluid from the lungs and abdomen. This combination is utilized in the daily management of congestive heart failure and related cardiovascular conditions.
How to Give Anhydrous Oral Suspension
Oral Suspension (Anhydrous) is a liquid medication that does not contain water in its base. This might be an oil-based or other special base to help stabilize the medicine. It will look like a regular liquid medication, but often needs a good shake because the drug can settle. Here's how to give it:
- Shake well each time to mix the medication (5-10 seconds).
- Measure the dose using the syringe/dropper provided or one recommended by your vet. Insert the top of the oral syringe into the bottle adapter. Turn the bottle upside down and pull the plunger until the medicine reaches the volume required
- Hold your pet steady: a towel or helper can assist with squirmy pets.
- Administer the dose slowly into the side of the mouth. Allow small pauses if needed for swallowing.
- Raise the head slightly to help the medication go down and clean any spills with a little water or tissue.
- Praise your pet and offer a treat or water (unless advised against feeding right after).
- Clean the syringe with water immediately after use. Store the bottle as directed, out of sunlight.
- Consistency is key: Shake each time, measure accurately, and contact your vet if any issues arise.
This compounded formulation combines two cardiovascular agents from different drug classes: benazepril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and furosemide, a loop diuretic. In compounding practice, clinicians may consider a combination like this to consolidate two long-term cardiovascular medications into a single administration. Your veterinarian determines whether it is appropriate based on your animal's cardiac and kidney evaluation.
Benazepril inhibits the ACE enzyme, reducing angiotensin II and influencing vascular tone and fluid balance; furosemide acts on the loop of Henle in the kidney to promote the excretion of sodium, chloride and water.
This description reflects the general pharmacology of the active ingredient's drug class; your veterinarian determines whether this approach is appropriate for your animal.
Prescription only. Use only under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. This information is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, prescribing or monitoring. Compounded drugs are not approved by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.
Because this preparation includes a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor, your veterinarian will individualize it and monitor your animal, which commonly includes kidney values, electrolytes and hydration. Ensure access to fresh water. Provide a complete medication list so interactions can be considered, and report reduced appetite, weakness or changes in urination.
Yes. This is a prescription product and can only be dispensed by a licensed pharmacy after a valid prescription is received from a licensed veterinarian. Mixlab verifies every prescription before dispensing.
Yes. Mixlab can compound benazepril and furosemide together in a strength and format your veterinarian specifies.
They act through different mechanisms relevant to cardiovascular and fluid management. Your veterinarian determines whether a combined preparation is appropriate for your animal.
Watch for changes in appetite, energy, urination or hydration, and keep your veterinarian's monitoring appointments.
