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 contains pimobendan, a medication that helps manage congestive heart failure in dogs. It works by improving the heart's ability to pump blood and widening blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to function. Consult with your vet for guidance and monitoring while your pet is on this medication.
Suitability +
This medication is specifically for dogs suffering from congestive heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation). It is also used in the treatment of preclinical DCM in large breed dogs and dogs with cardiomegaly secondary to preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease. Possible side effects may include a moderate increase in heart rate, vomiting, transient diarrhea, anorexia, or lethargy. Vetmedin is contraindicated in cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or conditions where increased cardiac output is not recommended, such as aortic stenosis. Use with caution in pregnant or lactating bitches, and only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Always consult with your veterinarian.
Care and Instructions +
Administer Vetmedin orally at a dose range of 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg twice daily, ideally 0.25 mg/kg twice daily, approximately one hour before feeding. Tablets can be given in combination with a diuretic like furosemide. Store below 25°C (air conditioning). As always, consult with your vet for dosage adjustments and monitoring.
Ingredients +
The active ingredient is pimobendan. Inactive ingredients include palatable meat flavouring.
