Pimobendan for Veterinary use in Dogs
Posted on Wed, Sep 01, 2010 @ 03:50 PM
Pimobendan
has been shown to increase survival time in dogs suffering from heart disease and other related heart health issues. Improvements in heart function while on pimobendan have been seen within one week of starting to take the medication, and some dogs continue to show improvement over several weeks. Many owners report an improvement in their pet’s quality of life and well-being. Dogs who show improvement on it will likely remain on pimobendan for the rest of their lives. Pimobendan can also be administered with other heart medications such as enalapril and furosemide.
Pimobendan is currently available in the US as a branded chewable tablet in 2 fixed doses. However this form of dosing may not be suitable for all dogs.
How can I get Pimobendan in a delivery form and dose that is just right for my dog?
Bayview Pharmacy, Rhode Island's premier compounding pharmacy, has the ability to compound pimobendan in a variety of forms and strengths; either alone or in combination with other medications. All requests for pimobendan must come from a licensed veterinary provider and be patient specific. Examples of how pimobendan might be prescribed follow:
Compounded Medication
Pimobendan 0.6mg/ml
Flavored Oil Oral Suspension
30ml
Or
Compounded Medication
Pimobendan 3mg + Enalapril 2.5mg + Furosomide 12.5mg
Capsules
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Most pimobendan prescriptions require 24-48hrs to fill and we can ship prescriptions via UPS. For more information, please contact Ryan Dyer, RPh./Owner, M-F 9-6pm @ 401-284-4505, or fill out the "Ask the Pharmacist" form on our "About Prescription Compounding / Bayview Pharmacy" page.