Vetmedin can relieve the symptoms of heart failure and help your dog have a more comfortable life. When used in asymptomatic MVD or DCM, it can extend the symptom free time, before the onset of heart failure and extend overall survival.
Is there a generic version of Vetmedin?
Vetmedin is the brand name product for the drug pimobendan but there is no generic currently available.30 May 2014
Why is Vetmedin so hard to get?
Vetmedin, which is a prescription drug for pets with heart issues, is in short supply because of production issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.4 Dec 2020
Can my dog stop taking Vetmedin?
How long will my dog require treatment with Vetmedin? For as long as your dog is responding well to treatment. This is likely to mean for the rest of his or her life. During this time Vetmedin may be given alone or alongside other medication.
Does Vetmedin have generic?
Vetmedin is the brand name product for the drug pimobendan but there is no generic currently available. Along with the human drug, milronone, it is used in dogs with congestive heart failure.30 May 2014
Is there an alternative to Vetmedin?
There is no FDA-approved alternative to Vetmedin. Vetmedin capsules, chews and chewable tablets all contain the same active ingredient, pimobendan.12 May 2021
Is there an alternative to Vetmedin for dogs?
There is no FDA-approved alternative to Vetmedin. Vetmedin capsules, chews and chewable tablets all contain the same active ingredient, pimobendan.13 Oct 2020
Why is Vetmedin out of stock?
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is rationing Vetmedin after a stall in production due to a paperwork problem between the drugmaker's manufacturing facility and authorities in Mexico, company officials say.20 Sept 2019