Pimobendan Injectable

Vetmedin Injection

Drug Class

Acute decompensated CHFCardiogenic shock (acute DMVD decompensation)

Moderate×1Strong×1

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Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IV	0.15 mg/kg	Slow IV push 5min; then PO q12h	Strong	Vetmedin Injection Label; ACVIM DMVD Consensus
Dog (Domestic)	IV	0.15–0.3 mg/kg	Slow IV push; may give second dose at 12h	Moderate	ACVIM DMVD Consensus; Vetmedin Injection Label

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