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匹莫苯丹

Pimobendan

4,5-Dihydro-6-[2-(p-methyoxyphenyl)-5benzimidazolyl]-5-methyl-3(2H)pyridazinone

別名: Vetmedin · Acardi · Cardisure · Pimocard · Fortekor-Plus · UDCG-115 · Pimobendanum

由 VetSheet 獸醫團隊審訂更新於 2026年4月5日本內容以實證獸醫文獻為本

0.5 mg/kg total daily dose. Divide daily dose into two portions that are not necessarily equal (using whole and half tablets) and administer approximately 12 hours apart.PO· Divided q12h
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各物種劑量

🌎 NA — North America🌍 EU — Europe

適應症劑量途徑頻次療程地區
Management of the signs of mild, moderate or severe congestive heart failure due to AV valve insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy0.5 mg/kg total daily dose. Divide daily dose into two portions that are not necessarily equal (using whole and half tablets) and administer approximately 12 hours apart.PODivided q12h🌎 NA
Treatment of congestive heart failure secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD)0.4-0.6 mg/kg PO divided twice dailyPODivided twice daily🌎 NA
Treatment of heart failure secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy or chronic mitral valve insufficiency0.25 mg/kg PO twice dailyPOTwice daily🌎 NA
General dosing0.2-0.6 mg/kg PO divided q12hPODivided q12h🌎 NA
Adjunctive drug for the emergency treatment of CHF (if not overtly critical and a strong positive oral inotrope is needed)0.1-0.3 mg/kg PO q12hPOq12h🌎 NA
Adjunctive treatment of acute or chronic stage D heart failure (refractory to standard treatment)0.3 mg/kg PO to three times dailyPOUp to TID🌎 NA
Congestive heart failure (MMVD or DCM) / Preclinical DCM / Preclinical MMVD0.15 mg/kgIVsingle doseSingle dose, transition to PO 12 hours later🌍 EU
Congestive heart failure (MMVD or DCM) / Preclinical DCM / Preclinical MMVD0.1-0.3 mg/kgPOq12hLifelong🌍 EU
  • Adjunctive treatment of acute or chronic stage D heart failure (refractory to standard treatment): Outside of FDA-approved labeling; requires client consent.
  • Congestive heart failure (MMVD or DCM) / Preclinical DCM / Preclinical MMVD: Oral pimobendan can be continued 12 hours after administration of the injection.
  • Congestive heart failure (MMVD or DCM) / Preclinical DCM / Preclinical MMVD: Administer 1 hour before food.

適應症劑量途徑頻次療程地區
Management of myocardial failure (DCM), especially if not associated with taurine deficiency1.25-1.5 mg/cat PO q12hrsPOq12h🌎 NA
Heart failure associated with systolic dysfunction (Off-label)0.1-0.3 mg/kgPOq12hLifelong🌍 EU
  • Management of myocardial failure (DCM), especially if not associated with taurine deficiency: Off-label use. Little information about clinical efficacy due to rarity of condition.
  • Heart failure associated with systolic dysfunction (Off-label): Not authorized (off-label). Pharmacokinetics may differ from dogs. Administer 1 hour before food.

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概覽

匹莫苯丹是一種高效的心血管藥物,被歸類為​強心血管擴張劑 (Inodilator)​,這意味著它同時具有正性肌力(增加心臟收縮力)和血管擴張的特性。

​主要臨床用途:​

  • ​犬:​ 主要用於治療繼發於​擴張性心肌病 (DCM)​​黏液瘤性/退行性二尖瓣疾病 (MMVD)​ 的鬱血性心衰竭 (CHF)。與傳統的 ACE 抑制劑/呋塞米療法相比,它能顯著提高存活時間和生活品質。它被認為是杜賓犬 DCM 的第一線療法,也是 ACVIM C 期和 D 期心衰竭管理的基石。
  • ​貓:​ 標示外用於限制性和擴張性心肌病。由於其正性肌力作用,通常禁忌用於肥厚性心肌病 (HCM)。

​臨床要點:​ 雖然專論提到臨床前使用的研究仍在進行中,但具有里程碑意義的 EPIC 研究已經確立匹莫苯丹作為延緩患有臨床前(ACVIM B2 期)MMVD 犬隻心衰竭發作的標準護理。

作用機制

Pimobendan exerts its dual inodilator effects through two distinct mechanisms:

  1. ​Positive Inotropy (Calcium Sensitization):​ It increases the sensitivity of the cardiac myofilament Troponin C to intracellular calcium → enhances cardiac contractility. Unlike older inotropes (e.g., digoxin), it achieves this without increasing intracellular calcium levels → no increase in myocardial oxygen consumption.
  2. ​Vasodilation (PDE-III Inhibition):​ It inhibits the enzyme ​phosphodiesterase III (PDE-III)​ in vascular smooth muscle → prevents the breakdown of cAMP → ↑ intracellular cAMP → smooth muscle relaxation → mixed arterial and venous dilation. This reduces both cardiac preload and afterload.

Additionally, pimobendan possesses mild antithrombotic activity.

安全性與警告

禁忌症

  • Hypersensitivity to pimobendan
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
  • Aortic stenosis
  • Any condition where augmentation of cardiac output is inappropriate for functional or anatomic reasons
  • Any condition where augmentation of cardiac output via increased contractility is not possible anatomically or functionally

不良反應

  • Poor appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspnea
  • Azotemia
  • Weakness and ataxia
  • Pleural effusion
  • Syncope
  • Cough
  • Ascites
  • Heart murmur
  • Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, increased ventricular ectopic beats)
  • Worsening mitral valve lesions (acute hemorrhages, endocardial papilloform hyperplasia) with chronic use
  • Moderate positive chronotropic effect (tachycardia)
  • Vomiting (dose-dependent)
  • Reduced appetite or lethargy (rare)

注意事項

Use with caution in patients with uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias.

Safety has not been evaluated in:

  • Dogs younger than 6 months of age
  • Dogs with congenital heart defects
  • Dogs with diabetes mellitus or other serious metabolic diseases
  • Breeding, pregnant, or lactating animals (high doses in lab animals caused increased resorptions)

​Note:​ Patients treated chronically should be regularly examined for worsening mitral valvular lesions and regurgitation.

藥物相互作用

Verapamil

Calcium antagonist; attenuates pimobendan-induced increases in cardiac contractility.

Propranolol

Beta-antagonist; attenuates pimobendan-induced increases in cardiac contractility.

Diltiazem

Calcium channel blocker; assumed to potentially attenuate positive inotropic effects.

Atenolol

Beta-blocker; assumed to potentially attenuate positive inotropic effects.

Beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, propranolol)Moderate

Attenuates the positive inotropic effects of pimobendan

Calcium-channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem)Moderate

Attenuates the positive inotropic effects of pimobendan

監測

  • ECG (rate and rhythm)
  • Blood pressure
  • Echocardiography (cardiac function and valve lesions)
  • Clinical signs of heart failure (coughing, exercise intolerance)
  • Resting respiratory rate (RRR) at home
  • Heart rate and rhythm
  • Respiratory rate and effort (Resting Respiratory Rate - RRR)
  • Echocardiographic parameters (fractional shortening, left atrial/ventricular dimensions)
  • Clinical signs of congestive heart failure

藥物動力學

半衰期

Pharmacokinetics may differ from dogs; generally considered to have a longer half-life in cats.Pimobendan: ~0.5 hours; Active metabolite: ~2 hours

吸收

Peak levels of parent compound and active metabolite observed 1-4 hours post-dose. Food decreases bioavailability of aqueous solutions (effect on chewable tablets is unknown).

分佈

Steady-state volume of distribution is 2.6 L/kg. Protein binding of pimobendan and active metabolite in dog plasma is >90%.

代謝

Oxidatively demethylated to a pharmacologically active metabolite, which is then conjugated with sulfate or glucuronic acid.

排除

Excreted mainly via feces. Clearance is approximately 90 mL/min/kg.

過量

Overdoses primarily manifest as cardiovascular signs.

​Clinical Signs:​

  • Tachycardia (dose-dependent increases in heart rate)
  • Mild, non-clinical heart murmurs
  • Hypotension

​Treatment:​

  • ​Decontamination:​ Induce emesis and administer activated charcoal if exposure was recent.
  • ​Monitoring:​ Continuously monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG.
  • ​Supportive Care:​ Control hypotension with IV fluids and dopamine if necessary.

可用產品

劑型

  • Injectable: 0.75 mg/ml solution
  • Oral: 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg flavoured chewable tablets
  • Oral: 5 mg hard capsules
  • Compound Oral: 1.25 mg pimobendan / 2.5 mg benazepril tablets
  • Compound Oral: 5 mg pimobendan / 10 mg benazepril tablets

獸醫用

  • Vetmedin Chewable Tablets: 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg
  • Vetmedin 0.75 mg/ml injectable solution
  • Vetmedin 1.25 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg chewable tablets
  • Vetmedin 5 mg hard capsules
  • Cardisure 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg flavoured tablets
  • Pimocard 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg flavoured tablets
  • Fortekor-Plus (pimobendan/benazepril combination tablets)

人用標示

  • None

各地核准狀態

European Union✓ 已核准處方藥EMA
🐕 Dogs

Licensed for preclinical DCM in Dobermanns and preclinical MMVD.

United Kingdom✓ 已核准處方藥VMD
🐕 Dogs

POM-V classification.

暫無法規資料: 🇺🇸 US · 🇭🇰 HK · 🇹🇼 TW · 🇯🇵 JP · 🇰🇷 KR · 🇦🇺 AU

儲存與穩定性

Store chewable tablets or capsules at room temperature below 25°C (77°F) in a dry place.

飼主須知

匹莫苯丹是一種幫助您的寵物心臟更有效泵血並擴張血管的藥物,從而減輕心臟的負擔。

  • ​給藥方式:​ 請在​空腹​時給予此藥物,最好在餵食前一小時,以確保其被充分吸收。
  • ​嚴格的時間表:​ 請盡量按照獸醫師的指示,精確地每隔 12 小時給藥一次。
  • ​終身治療:​ 匹莫苯丹是控制心衰竭的治療方法,而非治癒方法。通常需要終身服用。未經獸醫師同意,​請勿自行停藥​
  • ​居家監測:​ 觀察寵物睡眠時的呼吸頻率(休息時呼吸頻率)。如果持續超過每分鐘 30 次,請聯繫您的獸醫師。
  • ​安全性:​ 請放置於兒童和其他動物接觸不到的地方。

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