Pimobendan a benzimidazole pyridazinone derivative is a non sympathomimetic non glycoside inotropic drug with vasodilatative properties.
Vetmedin 10mg side effects.
As far as metacam is concerned bi suggests that veterinarians begin.
Decreased appetite drowsiness diarrhea labored breathing weakness incoordination behavior changes anxiety convulsions excessive thirst and urination and or rapid heartbeat fainting accumulation of fluid in the lungs or abdomen and or a cough.
The following suspected adverse effects have been reported following clinical use.
Other potential side effects include loss of coordination seizures and uneasiness.
Tachycardia may be dose dependent and avoided by reducing the dose.
Pimobendan may result in these side effects.
Vomiting is a rare side effect of the drug.
The following side effects may occur as a result of administering vetmedin 5 2 4 3.
Vetmedin pimobendan is supplied as oblong half scored chewable tablets containing 1 25 2 5 5 or 10 mg pimobendan per tablet.
Pimobendan administered as an overdose orally may result in profuse vomiting.
If side effects should occur pet owners should contact their veterinarian.
Other serious vetmedin side effects include difficulty breathing shock seizures jaundice or a pet that is unresponsive aggressive or seems confused.
In a dear doctor letter dated sept.
Dogs on vetmedin required less therapy to maintain qol than dogs on an ace inhibitor.
Upset stomach the most common side effects of pimobendan are upset stomach symptoms.
Affected dogs may vomit after eating or may need to take more frequent trips outdoors due to urgent bowel movement.
Another side effect that should be checked out by a vet as soon as possible is a sick dog vomiting especially if there is any blood present in the contents.
Allergic reaction labored breathing hives etc labored breathing staggering loss of appetite lethargy diarrhea fainting cough build up of fluid in the lungs or abdomen.
We ask that you not start any new patients on vetmedin until the supply situation is resolved the letter stated.
3 randolph legg bi head of pet vet business warned veterinarians of imminent shortages of metacam concentrations of 0 5mg ml 30ml and 1 5mg ml 32ml and vetmedin.
Patients should be treated symptomatically.
Continue giving the medication but contact your veterinarian if your pet develops.
The heart s ability to contract also may be affected so the dog taking pimobendan should be monitored for arrhythmia.