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Pimobendan Injectable

Vetmedin Injection

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Miscellaneous

Routes

IV

Indications

Acute decompensated CHFCardiogenic shock (acute DMVD decompensation)

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)

Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Strong×1

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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.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)IV0.15 mg/kgSlow IV push 5min; then PO q12hStrongVetmedin Injection Label; ACVIM DMVD Consensus
Dog (Domestic)IV0.15–0.3 mg/kgSlow IV push; may give second dose at 12hModerateACVIM DMVD Consensus; Vetmedin Injection Label

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