The following suspected adverse effects have been reported following clinical use.
Vetmedin 5mg side effects.
Diarrhea and loss of appetite may occur.
Other potential side effects include loss of coordination seizures and uneasiness.
Only for use in dogs with clinical evidence of heart failure.
Side effects adverse reactions.
Not for use in humans.
Vomiting is a rare side effect of the drug.
Pimobendan administered as an overdose orally may result in profuse vomiting.
Vetmedin is available in chewable tablets in two sizes.
Affected dogs may vomit after eating or may need to take more frequent trips outdoors due to urgent bowel movement.
The following side effects may occur as a result of administering vetmedin 5 2 4 3.
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.
Tachycardia may be dose dependent and avoided by reducing the dose.
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.
Allergic reactions including hives and labored breathing appetite loss staggering lethargy cough.
Upset stomach the most common side effects of pimobendan are upset stomach symptoms.
Patients should be treated symptomatically.
Other serious vetmedin side effects include difficulty breathing shock seizures jaundice or a pet that is unresponsive aggressive or seems confused.