Vetmedin (Pimobendan) Chewable Tablets are used to treat congestive heart failure in dogs. As the first of a new class of heart treatments termed Inodilators, Vetmedin has been shown to significantly improve the clinical signs and extend life expectancy in dogs with congestive heart failure.
Pimobendan is a chewable tablet prescribed for the treatment of congestive heart failure in dogs. It has been shown to significantly improve the clinical signs in and extend the life expectancy of dogs with canine heart disease.
Pimobendan is for dogs more than 6 months old suffering from canine heart disease.
Pimobendan increases the ability of the heart to pump blood and reduces stress on the heart muscle. It is intended to increase life expectancy in dogs with heart failure.
Pimobendan works through two complementary modes of action; it opens up the blood vessels taking blood to and away from the heart, which lowers the pressure on the heart and reduces the work it has to do to pump blood around your dog's body. At the same time, Pimobendan has a direct effect on the heart muscle, helping it beat stronger and pump blood more efficiently.
In most cases, diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy spontaneously resolved with continued dosing.
Do not give Pimobendan to animals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, or any other condition where an increase in cardiac output is not recommended. Do not give this medication to dogs less than 6 months of age or to pregnant or lactating animals.
In case of Pimobendan overdose, contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
Store at controlled room temperature 59-86°F (15-30°C).
If your dog refuses to take medication, try hiding a Pimobendan tablet in a tasty treat or pill pocket.
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