Also Known as Vetmedin
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Dog 1.25mg
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Strength
Dog 5mg
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
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VETMEDIN (Pimobendan) is a veterinary medication that can be prescribed to dogs to treat congestive heart failure due to atrioventricular valvular insufficiency (AVVI) or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).
VETMEDIN works by making the muscles of the heart more sensitive to stimulation. VETMEDIN also causes the blood vessels of the heart to relax, increasing blood flow to the heart muscle.
Fact Table |
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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 |
VETMEDIN is administered at a dose of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg). After calculating the total daily dose, it should be split into two portions: a morning and a night dose.
VETMEDIN comes in the following strengths:
VETMEDIN comes as chewable tablets.
The active ingredient in VETMEDIN is pimobendan.
Common drug-drug interactions that occur with VETMEDIN may include:
The safety and efficacy of VETMEDIN have not been evaluated in dogs that are 6 years old or younger.
The safety of VETMEDIN has not been established for dogs with heart failure that are not caused by AVVI or DCM.
Use VETMEDIN with caution in dogs with heart defects, diabetes mellitus, or who are pregnant or lactating.
Common and uncommon side effects of VETMEDIN may include:
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Vetmedin [package insert]. St. Joseph, MO: Boehringer Ingelheim; 2012.