Become a credit card member today!Vetmedin Solution for Dogs, 1.5 mg/50 mL
Description
VETMEDIN (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets is an inodilator approved by the FDA1 that according to published studies, helps extend the survival time and improves quality of life in dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) due to clinical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). 2, 3 Given every 12 hours, the unique dual mode of action of VETMEDIN dilates the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the heart-reducing the preload and afterload on the heart-while simultaneously improving contractility of the heart muscle. 1 VETMEDIN is administered orally as a highly palatable, beef-flavored chewable tablet, making dosing easy for veterinarians and dog owners alike. Pimobendan, the active ingredient in VETMEDIN, reduces stress on the heart while increasing cardiac output, without raising oxygen or energy consumption. VETMEDIN helps dogs engage in the daily activities they enjoy. Increasing age is a risk factor for heart disease and heart failure. 4 Accord.
- - Recommended for dogs diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) 4 due to clinical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
- - According to published studies, helps increase the survival time and improve the quality of life in dogs with heart failure
- - Available as an oral solution that makes administration easy for dogs that prefer liquid medication and delivers just the right dose they need
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Specifications
| SKU | 4718968 |
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| Primary Brand | Vetmedin |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Weight | 50 MG |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Volume | 50 ML |
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VETMEDIN Solution (pimobendan oral solution) should be administered directly in the mouth (orally) at a total daily dose of 0.23 mg/lb (0.5 mg/kg) body weight. Do not mix into food. The total daily dose should be divided into 2 equal portions administered approximately 12 hours apart (ie., morning and evening). The syringe is calibrated to deliver the appropriate morning or evening dose when drawn to the dog's nearest weight in pounds, each dose should be rounded up to the nearest 1 lb. increment. Do NOT shake the bottle before or after to avoid foaming.