Fortekor Flavour Tablets For Dogs 20 mg (28 tablets)
Forektor Flavour tablets are indicated for the treatment of heart failure in dogs. The active ingredient is benazepril. After oral administration, benazepril is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and hydrolysed into benazeprilat, a highly specific and potent inhibitor of angiotensin converting... Read more
Forektor Flavour tablets are indicated for the treatment of heart failure in dogs. The active ingredient is benazepril. After oral administration, benazepril is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and hydrolysed into benazeprilat, a highly specific and potent inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). FORTEKOR FLAVOUR produces significant inhibition of plasma ACE activity for more than 24 hours after a single dose in dogs. Inhibition of ACE leads to reduced conversion of inactive angiotensin I into angiotensin II and therefore reduction in the effects mediated by angiotensin II, including vasoconstriction of both arteries and veins, retention of sodium and water by the kidney and remodelling effects (including pathological cardiac hypertrophy and degenerative renal changes).
In dogs with heart failure, FORTEKOR FLAVOUR lowers the blood pressure and volume loading on the heart. FORTEKOR FLAVOUR leads to a significant extension of the life span of dogs with heart failure and also improves clinical signs, notably reduction in coughing and improvement of the quality of life.
Benazeprilat is excreted equally by both biliary and urinary routes in dogs.
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Product Description
About Fortekor Flavour Tablets For Dogs 20 mg (28 tablets)
Forektor Flavour tablets are indicated for the treatment of heart failure in dogs. The active ingredient is benazepril. After oral administration, benazepril is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and hydrolysed into benazeprilat, a highly specific and potent inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). FORTEKOR FLAVOUR produces significant inhibition of plasma ACE activity for more than 24 hours after a single dose in dogs. Inhibition of ACE leads to reduced conversion of inactive angiotensin I into angiotensin II and therefore reduction in the effects mediated by angiotensin II, including vasoconstriction of both arteries and veins, retention of sodium and water by the kidney and remodelling effects (including pathological cardiac hypertrophy and degenerative renal changes).
In dogs with heart failure, FORTEKOR FLAVOUR lowers the blood pressure and volume loading on the heart. FORTEKOR FLAVOUR leads to a significant extension of the life span of dogs with heart failure and also improves clinical signs, notably reduction in coughing and improvement of the quality of life.
Benazeprilat is excreted equally by both biliary and urinary routes in dogs.
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Directions For Use
Directions for Use
For oral use only.
The recommended oral dose is 0.25-0.5 mg benazepril hydrochloride/kg body weight, given according to the following regime:
FORTEKOR? 20
Weight of dog (kg)
21 - 40 0.5 tablet (1 tablet double dose)
41 - 80 1tablet (2 tablets double dose)
Fortekor should be given orally once daily, with or without food. The duration of treatment is unlimited.
The dose may be doubled, still administered once daily, if judged clinically necessary and advised by the veterinary surgeon. When the 10 mg dose is required, veterinary surgeons should consider administering two 5 mg tablets to limit the use of half tablets.
Active Ingredient
Fortekor Flavour Tablets For Dogs 20 mg (28 tablets) ingredients
Active substance: One tablet contains 20 mg benazepril hydrochloride
Excipient(s): For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
Side Effects
Side effects of Fortekor Flavour Tablets For Dogs 20 mg (28 tablets)
In double-blind clinical trials, Fortekor was well tolerated with an incidence of adverse effects statistically lower than observed in placebo treated dogs. On rare occasions transient signs of hypotension, such as lethargy and ataxia may occur.
Additional Data
Fortekor Flavour Tablets For Dogs 20 mg (28 tablets) specification
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| Pack Size: | 28 tablets |
| Brands: | Novartis Animal Health |
| Product Form: | tablet |
| Strength/Size: | 20 mg |
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Q & A
- Q. If I send a script can you post to Australia nd how much for postage for 2 boxes?
Regards Shelley - A.
Hi,
I'm afraid that current Australian customs and import regulations make it impossible for us to legally ship prescription medicines there - sorry I can't be more helpful.
David Harris BVSc MRCVS
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