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Helps Manage Canine Congestive Heart Failure
Product Description
VETMEDIN Solution is a prescription oral heart medication for dogs diagnosed with congestive heart failure caused by MMVD or DCM. It contains pimobendan, which helps improve heart contractility and supports blood flow through vasodilation. The liquid format allows accurate weight-based dosing and is given directly by mouth as part of a veterinarian-guided heart care plan.
Benefits
- Improves Heart Function: Supports stronger heart contractions by increasing calcium sensitivity in cardiac muscle fibers.
- Dual Action Support: Combines positive inotropic effects with vasodilation to enhance cardiac output in dogs with heart failure.
- Liquid Dosing Accuracy: Oral solution with calibrated syringe allows precise dosing based on a dog’s body weight.
- Clinically Proven Use: Demonstrated bioequivalence to VETMEDIN chewable tablets with established safety and effectiveness.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients
Pimobendan 1.5 mg/mL
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients are not publicly specified by the manufacturer in the approved labeling.
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
|
Dog Body Weight |
Total Daily Dose (Approved Labeling) |
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Per pound body weight |
0.23 mg per lb, divided into two portions |
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Prescription Use Only: This product is labeled for use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
- Approved Daily Dose: VETMEDIN Solution is labeled for a total daily dose of 0.5 mg per kg body weight.
- Divided Dosing: The labeled daily dose is approved to be divided into two portions given approximately twelve hours apart.
- Oral Administration: The solution is labeled for oral use using the provided calibrated dosing syringe only.
- Food Restriction: The product labeling specifies that the solution should not be mixed with food.
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Specific Heart Conditions: Use is not recommended in dogs with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or aortic stenosis.
- Limited Safety Data: Safety has not been established in dogs with asymptomatic heart disease.
- Young Dogs: Safe use has not been evaluated in dogs younger than six months of age.
- Breeding Status: Safety has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs.
Possible Side Effects
- Digestive Changes: Reported effects may include diarrhea, vomiting, or reduced appetite in some dogs.
- Energy Levels: Lethargy or weakness has been reported during post approval use.
- Respiratory Signs: Coughing or breathing difficulty has been observed in some cases.
- Heart Rhythm Changes: Arrhythmias such as tachycardia or irregular heartbeat have been reported.
Storage Information
- Temperature Limits: Store at or below 77°F, with short excursions permitted up to 86°F.
- In Use Period: Once opened, the bottle contents should be used within eight weeks.
- Secure Storage: Keep the bottle tightly closed and stored securely away from pets.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is VETMEDIN Solution used for in dogs?
Ans: VETMEDIN Solution is prescribed to manage signs of congestive heart failure in dogs caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease or dilated cardiomyopathy. It is used alongside other heart medications like diuretics, based on a veterinarian’s assessment and treatment plan.
Q2: How does VETMEDIN Solution work in a dog’s heart?
Ans: VETMEDIN Solution works by improving heart muscle contraction and widening blood vessels. Pimobendan increases calcium sensitivity in heart muscle fibers and inhibits phosphodiesterase III, which helps improve cardiac output and blood circulation in dogs with heart failure.
Q3: How should VETMEDIN Solution be given to dogs?
Ans: VETMEDIN Solution should be given orally using the provided dosing syringe. The total daily dose is divided into two equal portions given about twelve hours apart. It must be administered directly into the mouth and should not be mixed with food.
Q4: Can VETMEDIN Solution be used in all dogs with heart disease?
Ans: VETMEDIN Solution is only approved for dogs with clinical signs of heart failure due to MMVD or DCM. It should not be used in dogs with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, or conditions where increasing cardiac output is not appropriate.
Q5: Are there any known side effects of VETMEDIN Solution?
Ans: Reported side effects may include diarrhea, lethargy, reduced appetite, coughing, vomiting, or changes in heart rhythm. These reactions may also be related to the progression of heart failure or concurrent therapies. Dog owners should report any unusual symptoms to their veterinarian.
