Pimobendan is an inodilator medication commonly prescribed by veterinarians to help support healthy heart function in cats, dogs, and other animals. It works by enhancing cardiac performance and promoting better blood flow. This medication should only be used under proper veterinary supervision.

Appearance: White, circular, bisected tablet.

Compounding & Dispensing Information: All prescription medications ordered through Tractor Supply Pet & Animal Pharmacy are fulfilled and dispensed by Allivet, a Tractor Supply Company. Compounded preparations dispensed through Allivet are manufactured by Wedgewood Connect, an FDA-registered outsourcing facility that adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards. Wedgewood Connect maintains required state licenses and registrations.

*This item cannot be shipped to MI, MO, MS, NE, UT.

How Its Sold

Sold by the tablet in the strength of 1.25 mg, 1.5 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, or 10 mg

Special Precautions

Keep pimobendan and all drugs out of reach of children and pets. Pimobendan is a prescription drug and should be used according to your veterinarian's directions, and it should only be given to the animal for which it was prescribed. Do not give this medication to a person. Pimobendan should not be given to animals that are allergic to it, or drugs like it. Pimobendan should be used with caution in animals with certain cardiac diseases or conditions such as aortic stenosis, uncontrolled arrhythmias, or functional or structural heart defects.

Side Effects

Be sure to discuss any side effects your pet experiences when taking pimobendan with your veterinarian immediately. Known side effects include loss of appetite, low energy, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. Less common side effects include change in kidney function, weakness and balance issues, fluid accumulation in the lungs or abdomen, cough, and changes in heart rhythm. Topical preparations containing pimobendan (such as transdermal gels, ointments, creams, etc.) may also cause irritation at the site of application.

Overdose Information

Overdose of pimobendan may cause more severe reactions similar to those listed previously in the side effects section. If you suspect your pet or another animal was accidentally overdosed or has eaten this medication inadvertently, contact your veterinarian or the A.S.P.C.A.'s Animal Poison Control Center at 888.426.4435. Always bring the prescription container with you when you take your pet for treatment. If you or someone else has accidentally ingested this medication call the National Capital Poison Center at 800.222.1222.

Storage

Store at room temperature

Active Ingredients

Pimobendan