Vetmedin 1.25 mg. 50 tabs (Pimobendan)
Vetmedin (Pimobendan) 1.25 mg. 50 tab. is a highly effective drug for the treatment of cardiovascular disease in dogs. The active ingredient is Pimobendan. This drug is prescribed by a veterinarian and the dosage is set based on analyzes and the general condition of the animal. For dogs only.
It is prescribed in case of heart failure in an animal, which is caused by insufficiency of valves or dilated cardiomyopathy (symptoms: shortness of breath, cough, decreased activity).
Contraindications: Vetmedin has a strong effect on the liver, therefore, it is prohibited to use animals with liver diseases. Forbidden for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Use with caution in pets with diabetes. It is necessary to constantly monitor blood glucose levels.
Interaction with medicinal products: Vetmedin is allowed to be used in parallel with other medicinal products. Very often, this drug is used with furosemide. If the animal has congenital cardiovascular insufficiency, Vetmedin is used throughout the life of the animal. It is necessary to monitor the consumption of the drug.
Dosage: the dosage of the drug Vetmedin is established by the doctor. The drug is used in two doses 1 hour before meals. For 1 kg. the body weight of the animal is applied from 0.2 to 0.6 mg. pimobendan. The recommended daily dosage is 0.5 mg per 1 kg of body weight, divided into 2 doses.
Estimated dosage, depending on the weight of the dog, at one time:
Dog weight (kg) | Pimobendan dosage per day (mg) | Number of tablets (capsules) for 1 dose | |||
Available dosages of Vetmedin (mg) | |||||
1.25 | 2.5 | five | ten | ||
up to 5 | 1.25 | 1/2 tab | – | – | – |
5-10 | 2.5 | one | 1/2 tab | – | – |
10-20 | five | 2 | one | 1/2 tab | – |
20-40 | ten | – | 2 | one | 1/2 tab |
40-60 | twenty | – | – | 2 | one |
more than 60 | thirty | – | – | 3 | 1 + 1/2 tab |
Side effects: observed only in case of drug overdose – vomiting or chronotropic action. With the correct dosage, there are no side effects.
The analogue of the drug is Kardishur (Cardisure).
Important!
It is convenient to divide the tablet form of Vetmedin 1.25 mg into 2 parts, if the estimated dosage per 1 dose of the drug is 0.625 mg (1/2 tablet) or 1.875 mg (1.5 tablets) pimobendan. It is also convenient to use to obtain the necessary, more accurate, dosage in conjunction with capsules of 2.5, 5 and 10 mg.