Fortekor Product Information

Fortekor Questions

What conditions does Fortekor treat?

Dogs - treatment of congestive heart failure.

Cats - reduction of proteinuria associated with chronic kidney disease.

How does Fortekor work?
It contains Benazapril, which reduces the blood pressure and volume load on the heart in dogs with congestive heart failure.

In cats with experimental renal insufficiency, the veterinary medicinal product normalized the elevated glomerular capillary pressure and reduced the systemic blood pressure.

Reduction in glomerular hypertension may retard the progression of kidney disease by inhibition of further damage to the kidneys. Placebo controlled clinical field studies in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have demonstrated that the product significantly reduced levels of urine protein and the urine protein to creatinine ratio (UPC); this effect is probably mediated via reduced glomerular hypertension and beneficial effects on the glomerular basement membrane.

How should I administer Fortekor to my pet?
It is a tablet to be given orally, by mouth.

What is the correct dosage of Fortekor for my animal's weight and species?

The correct dose for your animal is as prescribed by your vet. Your vet will follow the data sheet for the medication prescribed and for some medications will adjust this taking into consideration your animal's medical history.

How long should I continue with Fortekor for?

You should continue for the length of time your vet prescribed the medication for. Please read the label your vet has attached to the medication. If you suspect that your pet may be having an adverse reaction to a medication, please contact your vet for advice on continuing the medication.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Fortekor?

If you miss a dose of medication, please contact your vet for advice on when to give the next dose.

Where can I buy Fortekor?

You can purchase Fortekor cheaper than from your Vet Practice from www.vets4u.uk. To contact vets4u.uk, call us on +44 116 218 4244 between 09:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, chat to us directly or email us at mail@vets4u.uk

Does Fortekor need a prescription?

Yes, as it is classified as a POM-V.

How can I buy Fortekor from Vets4u?

You can buy Fortekor via our website via a valid prescription by adding to the basket on our website www.vets4u.uk.

Are there any side effects of Fortekor?

Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)

Dogs:
Rare (1 to 10 animals/10,000 treated - Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Fatigue)

Very rare (1 animal/10,000 treated elevated blood creatinine level, incoordination).

Cats:

Rare (1-10 animals/10,000 treated) vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, dehydration, lethargy)

Very rare (<1 animal/10,000 animals treated) Elevated creatinine level, increased appetite, weight gain).

In double-blind clinical trials in dogs with congestive heart failure, the veterinary medicinal product was well tolerated with an incidence of adverse reactions lower than observed in placebo-treated dogs.

In cats and dogs with chronic kidney disease, the product may increase plasma creatinine concentrations at the start of therapy. A moderate increase in plasma creatinine concentrations following administration of ACE inhibitors is compatible with the reduction in glomerular hypertension induced by these agents, and is therefore not necessarily a reason to stop therapy in the absence of other signs.

The veterinary medicinal product may increase food consumption and body weight in cats.

NOAH Compendium Datasheet Link to Fortekor

Fortekor Datasheet

What is Fortekor?

It is a drug licensed for use containing Benazepril Hydrochloride used to treat congestive heart failure in dogs and used to lower protein in the urine in chronic kidney disease in cats.

What does Fortekor do for cats?

It lowers the protein in the urine to help with chronic kidney disease.

How long does Fortekor take to work in cats?

It reaches peak levels in the blood within 2 hours.

How long does Fortekor take to work in dogs?

It reaches peak levels in the blood within 75 minutes.

Can Fortekor be crushed?

It can be given with or without food so will be crushed in your pet’s mouth if they take it with food, so yes it can be crushed.

Can Fortekor be given by injection?

No.

Does Fortekor increase a cat's appetite?

Yes.

Can Vetmedin and Fortekor be given together?

If your vet prescribes this for your pet then yes. Fortekor Plus for dogs contains Benazepril and Pimobendan, the drugs in the products Fortekor and Vetmedin.

Does Fortekor cause diarrhoea?

This has been reported, rarely, in cats.

Does Fortekor cause diarrhoea in dogs?

It is not stated in the data sheet that it causes diarrhoea in dogs, so if your dog has diarrhoea, then please contact your vet.

Does Fortekor make dogs extra hungry?

This is not a reported side effect in dogs.

How does Fortekor work in dogs?

It is a class of drug called an ACE inhibitor, which effects to make the blood vessels more dilated as well as altering fluid excretion by the kidneys.

Is Fortekor chewable?

Yes, it can be given with or without food.

Is Fortekor a water tablet?

It is not a diuretic, but it does alter the fluid balance in the body.

What is the optimum dose of Fortekor for dogs?

Your vet will prescribe the optimum dose for your individual pet.

Why would a vet stop Fortekor for cats?

They might stop it if blood test shows a deterioration in its kidney function and if the cat had symptoms of deterioration.

Answers Compiled by our RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon.