Vetmedin vet. (20 kg)

1 x 100 pc
Capsule, hard
PO

Active substance

  • Pimobendane : 5 mg

    • ATC code

  • QC01CE90 Pimobendane
  • QC01CE Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
  • QC01C Cardiac stimulants excl. cardiac glycosides
  • QC01 Cardiac therapy
  • QC Cardiovascular system

    • Species

    Dog.

    Indications

    For the treatment of canine congestive heart failure originating from valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid regurgitation) or dilated cardiomyopathy.

    When used in cases of valvular insufficiency in conjunction with frusemide, the product has been shown to improve the quality of life and extend life expectancy in treated dogs.

    When used in a limited number of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy in conjunction with frusemide, enalapril and digoxin, the product has been shown to improve the quality of life and to extend life expectancy in treated dogs.

    Dose to be administered and administration route

    See dosing guide below.

    Vetmedin capsules should be administered orally (approximately one hour before feeding) at a dose of 0.2 mg to 0.6 mg pimobendan/kg bodyweight perday. The daily dose should be divided into two equal administrations; onehalf of the dose in the morning and the other half approximately 12 hours later.

    Determine the bodyweight accurately before prescribing to ensure administration of the correct dosage.

    In cases of mild congestive heart failure, a daily dose at the lower end of thedose range may be adequate. If, however, a clear response is not observable within one week, the dosage should be raised.

    Dosing guide:

    Note: for smaller dogs, Vetmedin 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg capsules are more suitable.

    Daily Pimobendan Dosage: 0.2 – 0.6 mg/kg
     

    No. of capsules per administration

    Morning

    Evening

    Body

    Weight

    (kg)

    Daily

    Dosage

    (mg)

    1.25

    mg

    2.5 mg

    5 mg

    1.25

    mg

    2.5 mg

    5 mg

    < 10

    2.5

    1

    -

    -

    1

    -

    -

    10-20

    5

    -

    1

    -

    -

    1

    -

    21-40

    10

    -

    -

    1

    -

    -

    1

    41-60

    20

    -

    -

    2

    -

    -

    2

    > 60

    30

    -

    -

    3

    -

    -

    3


    Vetmedin capsules may be combined with a diuretic treatment such as frusemide.

    Adverse reactions

    A moderate positive chronotropic effect and vomiting may occur in rare cases. However, these effects are dose-dependent and may be avoided by reducing the dose in these cases. In rare cases transient diarrhoea, anorexia or lethargy have been observed.

    References

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    Art. Nr. 08327/4316
    EAN 5012917025118
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    Vetmedin vet. (20 kg)
    Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
    1 x 100 pc
    08327/4316
    Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

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