Description
PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
This item is a prescription medication. A prescription is required from your veterinarian before we can supply this product. Please ensure that you have read the "How to Order" page before ordering this item.
All of Pet Pharmacy’s prescription medications are APVMA or TGA approved and are also identical to those supplied by your veterinarian.
Medication details +
Vetmedin Oral Solution contains Pimobendan, a medication that helps manage congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs. It works by improving the heart's ability to pump blood and widening blood vessels.
Suitability +
This medication is suitable for dogs suffering from CHF due to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation). It can also be used in large breed dogs with preclinical DCM to delay the onset of CHF or sudden death. Possible side effects include a moderate increase in heart rate, vomiting, transient diarrhea, anorexia, or lethargy. It is contraindicated in dogs with hypertrophic cardiomyopathies or conditions where increased cardiac output is not recommended, such as aortic stenosis. Consult with your veterinarian to determine if Vetmedin is right for your dog.
Care and Instructions +
Administer orally at a dose range of 0.1 to 0.3 mg pimobendan/kg bodyweight twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart. The ideal dose is pimobendan 0.25 mg/kg bodyweight (equivalent to Vetmedin oral solution 0.07 mL/kg bodyweight) twice daily. Each dose should be given on an empty stomach, at least one hour before feeding. May be given concurrently with a diuretic treatment such as furosemide. Consult your vet for the correct dosage and to monitor your pet whilst on this medication. Store below 25°C (air conditioning) and protect from light.
Ingredients +
Active ingredient: Pimobendan 3.5 mg/mL. Inactive ingredients: Not specified.
