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Vetmedin (Pimobendan)

Also Known as Vetmedin

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Brand

Vetmedin (Pimobendan)

Prescription Required

Strength
Qty
Dog 1.25mg
Dog 5mg

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Generic Equivalent - Vetmedin (Pimobendan)

Prescription Required

Strength
Qty
Dog 1.25mg
Dog 5mg
10mg

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  • Product Details

    Description

    What is the purpose of Vetmedin?

    buy vetmedin online Vetmedin (pimobendan) is supplied as oblong half-scored chewable tablets containing 1.25 or 5 mg pimobendan per tablet. Pimobendan, a benzimidazole-pyridazinone derivative, is a non-sympathomimetic, non-glycoside inotropic drug with vasodilatative properties. Pimobendan exerts a stimulatory myocardial effect by a dual mechanism of action consisting of an increase in calcium sensitivity of cardiac myofilaments and inhibition of phosphodiesterase (Type III). Pimobendan exhibits vasodilating activity by inhibiting phosphodiesterase III activity.

    Fact Table

    Formula

    C9H13NO3

    License

    US FDA

    Bioavailability

    60 to 65%

    Legal status

    US: RX Only

    Chemical Name

    Pimobendan

    Elimination half-life

    0.4 hours

    Dosage (Strength)

    1.25mg (50 tablets), 5mg (50 tablets)

    Pregnancy

    Consult a doctor

    Brands

    Vetmedin, Pimobendan

    Protein binding

    90-95%

    PubChem CID

    4823

    MedlinePlus

    a619020

    ChEBI

    32003

    ATC code

    -

    DrugBank

    DB11450

    KEGG

    D01133

    Routes of administration

    Oral

    Directions

    Vetmedin should be administered orally at a total daily dose of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) body weight, using a suitable combination of whole or half tablets. The total daily dose should be divided into 2 portions that are not necessarily equal, and the portions should be administered approximately 12 hours apart (i.e., morning and evening). The tablets are scored and the calculated dosage should be provided to the nearest half tablet increment.

    Weight lbs Daily Dosage (mg) # of pills per day 1.25mg Administer (AM then PM)
    5.5lbs(2.5kg) 1.25mg 1 ½ a pill every 12 hours
    8.25bs(3.75kg) 1.875mg 1.5 1 pill and then a ½ every 12 hours
    11lbs(5kg)  2.50mg 2 1 pill every 12 hours
    16.5lbs(7.5kg) 3.75mg 3 1 and ½ pills every 12 hours
    22lbs (10kg) 5.06mg 4 2 pills every 12 hours


    Weight lbs Daily Dosage (mg) # of pills per day 1.25mg Administer (AM then PM)
    22lbs(10kg) 5.06mg 1 ½ a pill every 12 hours
    33lbs(15kg) 7.59mg 1.5 1 pill and then a ½ every 12 hours
    44lbs(20kg) 10.12mg 2 1 pill every 12 hours
    66lbs(30kg) 15.18mg 3 1 and ½ pills every 12 hours
    88lbs(40kg) 20.24mg 4 2 pills every 12 hours

    Ingredients

    The chemical name of pimobendan is 4,5-dihydro-6-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazole-5-yl]-5-methyl-3(2H)-pyridazinone.

    Cautions

    Only for use in dogs with clinical evidence of heart failure. At 3 and 5 times the recommended dosage, administered over a 6-month period of time, pimobendan caused an exaggerated hemodynamic response in the normal dog heart, which was associated with cardiac pathology

    Side Effects

    The most common side effects reported in field studies were poor appetite, lethargy, diarrhea, dyspnea, azotemia, weakness and ataxia. If side effects should occur, pet owners should contact their veterinarian.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

    Product Code : 9788

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