Fact Table Formula C9H13NO3 License US FDA Bioavailability 60 to 65% Legal status US: RX Only Chemical Name Pimobendan Elimination half-life 0.4 hours Dosage (Strength) 1.25mg (50 tablets), 5mg (50 tablets) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Vetmedin, Pimobendan Protein binding 90-95% PubChem CID 4823 MedlinePlus a619020 ChEBI 32003 ATC code - DrugBank DB11450 KEGG D01133 Routes of administration Oral
Vetmedin (Pimobendan)
- Vetmedin 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.
