Diarrhea and loss of appetite may occur.
Vetmedin 10mg side effects.
Pimobendan a benzimidazole pyridazinone derivative is a non sympathomimetic non glycoside inotropic drug with vasodilatative properties.
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.
Pimobendan may result in these side effects.
The heart s ability to contract also may be affected so the dog taking pimobendan should be monitored for arrhythmia.
Upset stomach the most common side effects of pimobendan are upset stomach symptoms.
Continue giving the medication but contact your veterinarian if your pet develops.
Tachycardia may be dose dependent and avoided by reducing the dose.
Other potential side effects include loss of coordination seizures and uneasiness.
If side effects should occur pet owners should contact their veterinarian.
Dogs on vetmedin required less therapy to maintain qol than dogs on an ace inhibitor.
Patients should be treated symptomatically.
The following suspected adverse effects have been reported following clinical use.
The most common side effects reported in field studies were poor appetite lethargy diarrhea dyspnea azotemia weakness and ataxia.
Allergic reactions including hives and labored breathing appetite loss staggering lethargy cough.
Vomiting is a rare side effect of the drug.
As far as metacam is concerned bi suggests that veterinarians begin.
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.
Other serious vetmedin side effects include difficulty breathing shock seizures jaundice or a pet that is unresponsive aggressive or seems confused.
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.
We ask that you not start any new patients on vetmedin until the supply situation is resolved the letter stated.
Pimobendan administered as an overdose orally may result in profuse vomiting.
