Benazepril

Benazepril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used, primarily for managing heart failure and kidney disease in dogs and cats. Benazepril helps manage heart failure and chronic kidney disease by improving blood flow, reducing blood pressure, and decreasing the burden on the heart and kidneys. Read more

Benazepril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used, primarily for managing heart failure and kidney disease in dogs and cats. Benazepril helps manage heart failure and chronic kidney disease by improving blood flow, reducing blood pressure, and decreasing the burden on the heart and kidneys.

Essential insights

• Inhibition of ACE: Benazepril inhibits the enzyme angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which is responsible for converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
• Reduction of angiotensin II: By blocking this conversion, Benazepril reduces levels of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor.
• Vasodilation and reduced blood pressure: Lower levels of angiotensin II lead to vasodilation and a decrease in blood pressure.
• Decreased Fluid Retention: The reduction in angiotensin II also decreases aldosterone secretion, which lowers fluid retention and reduces the workload on the heart.