Patients should be treated symptomatically.
Vetmedin 5mg side effects.
At 3 and 5 times the recommended dosage administered over a 6 month period of time pimobendan caused an exaggerated hemodynamic response in the normal dog heart which was associated with cardiac pathology see animal safety.
1 25 mg and 5 mg.
Not for use in humans.
Other potential side effects include loss of coordination seizures and uneasiness.
Typically the medication is administered every 12 hours ideally one hour before mealtime.
Diarrhea and loss of appetite may occur.
The following side effects may occur as a result of administering vetmedin 5 2 4 3.
Allergic reaction labored breathing hives etc.
Less serious side effects do not require you to stop the medication but you should check with your vet if any symptoms occur that worry you or seem unusual.
Pimobendan administered as an overdose orally may result in profuse vomiting.
Other serious vetmedin side effects include difficulty breathing shock seizures jaundice or a pet that is unresponsive aggressive or seems confused.
Vomiting is a rare side effect of the drug.
Allergic reactions including hives and labored breathing appetite loss staggering lethargy cough.
Tachycardia may be dose dependent and avoided by reducing the dose.
Only for use in dogs with clinical evidence of heart failure.
Affected dogs may vomit after eating or may need to take more frequent trips outdoors due to urgent bowel movement.
Upset stomach the most common side effects of pimobendan are upset stomach symptoms.
The following suspected adverse effects have been reported following clinical use.