Pimobendan (INN, or pimobendane; tradenames Vetmedin, Acardi) is a veterinary medication. It is a calcium sensitizer and a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) with positive inotropic and vasodilator effects. Pimobendan is used in the management of heart failure in dogs, most commonly caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease (also previously known as endocardiosis), or dilated cardiomyopathy.[1] Research has shown that as a monotherapy,
Product Name: | Pimobendan |
Synonyms: | PIMOBENDAN;4,5-dihydro-6-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1h-benzimidazol-5-yl]-5-methyl-3(2h)-pyridazinone;PIMOBENDANE HCL;Pimobendam;3(2H)-Pyridazinone, 4,5-dihydro-6-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl-5-methyl-;3(2H)-Pyridazinone, 4,5-dihydro-6-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl]-5-methyl- (9CI);dl-Pimobendan;Racemic pimobendan |
CAS: | 74150-27-9 |
MF: | C19H18N4O2 |
MW: | 334.37 |