Usage: *For complete product information, please review the full prescribing information in the manufacturer package insert. Vetmedin–CA1 Chewable Tablets should be given orally as directed by your veterinarian. Please consult your veterinarian before making any changes or discontinuing the prescribed dosing schedule. It is important to be consistent with how the medication is given (e.g., timing, with or without food) for every dose. Manufacturer Dosage and Administration: VETMEDIN®–CA1 (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets should be administered orally at a total daily dose of 0.23 mg⁄lb (0.5 mg⁄kg) body weight, using a suitable combination of whole or half tablets. The total daily dose should be divided into 2 portions that are not necessarily equal, and the portions should be administered approximately 12 hours apart (i.e., morning and evening). The tablets are scored, and the calculated dosage should be provided to the nearest half–tablet increment.
Missed Doses: Administer the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give more medication than prescribed or two doses at once.
Side Effects: The most common side effects seen in dogs with Stage B2 MMVD while taking VETMEDIN–CA1 Chewable Tablets are cough, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy (lack of energy), and localized pain (such as in the neck or legs). Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet has difficulty breathing, collapses or loses consciousness, has a seizure, or appears to be bloated⁄have increased belly fluid. Notify your veterinarian if your pet experiences any of the effects described above, or if you notice any other side effects that are persistent or troublesome. If you notice anything unusual, please consult your veterinarian.
Precautions: *For complete product information including warnings and precautions, please refer to the manufacturer package insert. For oral use in dogs with diagnosed with Stage B2 myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) only– not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications in a secure location out of reach of children and animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. It is a violation of Federal Law to use VETMEDIN®–CA1 (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets other than as directed in labeling. Do not administer VETMEDIN®–CA1 (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets in cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, or any other clinical condition where an augmentation of cardiac output is inappropriate for functional or anatomical reasons. Do not administer VETMEDIN–CA1 to dogs with Stage A or B1 preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMDV) due to the risk of cardiac pathology associated with exaggerated hemodynamic responses to VETMEDIN–CA1. The safety of VETMEDIN®–CA1 has not been established in dogs with asymptomatic heart disease caused by etiologies other than MMVD. The safe use of VETMEDIN®–CA1 has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 6 months of age, dogs with congenital heart defects, dogs with diabetes mellitus or other serious metabolic diseases, or in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Do not administer to animals with a known history or suspected allergy⁄hypersensitivity to this medication or any of its ingredients. Allergic reactions to medications may occur. Be sure to inform Vetsource and your veterinarian if your pet has any known drug sensitivities or allergies. If your pet displays symptoms of an allergic reaction, discontinue therapy and call your veterinarian immediately or seek emergency veterinary attention. Symptoms may include (but are not limited to): swollen lips, tongue, face, or airways; difficulty breathing; agitation; profuse salivation; and widespread hives or itching.
Drug & Food Interactions: The following drugs* may have potential interactions with this medication: beta blockers (e.g., atenolol, sotalol), calcium channel blockers (e.g., amlodipine, diltiazem), and sildenafil. *NOTE: this may not be a comprehensive list. Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together. Please ensure your veterinarian is aware of all medications and supplements that your pet is currently receiving. Your veterinarian may prescribe multiple medications, even if a potential drug interaction may occur. In these instances, your veterinarian may adjust the dosages or monitor your pet more closely.
Overdose: If you have any reason to suspect an overdose, call your doctor⁄veterinarian or the appropriate poison control resource immediately. For humans: The national toll–free Poison Help line, 1–800–222–1222, will connect you to your local poison center in case of emergency. This service is available nationwide and in most U.S. territories. For animals: The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 888–426
