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Pimobendan Injectable
Vetmedin Injection
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
Mechanism of Action
Calcium sensitizer and phosphodiesterase III inhibitor providing positive inotropy without increasing oxygen demand, plus vasodilation reducing cardiac afterload.
Side effects & warnings
For acute decompensated CHF when oral route not possible. Slow IV push over 5 minutes. Transition to oral pimobendan ASAP. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure.
Species with Pimobendan Injectable dosing data (2 dose rules)
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 2 dose rules
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Backed by 2 published sources
- · ACVIM DMVD Consensus; Vetmedin Injection Label
- · Vetmedin Injection Label; ACVIM DMVD Consensus
Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
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