Pimobendan
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Scheme
Rec.INN
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0074150-27-9
Chemical Formula
C19-H18-N4-O2
Molecular Weight
334
Therapeutic Categories
Treatment of heart failure
Coronary vasodilator
Cardiac stimulant
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Chemical Name
4,5-Dihydro-6-[2-(p-methoxyphenyl)-5-benzimidazolyl]-5-methyl-3(2H)-pyridazinone
Foreign Names
- Pimobendanum (Latin)
- Pimobendan (German)
- Pimobendane (French)
- Pimobendan (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Pimobendan (OS: USAN, BAN)
- dl-Pimobendan (IS)
- UD-CG 115 BS (IS: Thomae)
- Pimobendan (PH: BP 2011, Ph. Eur. 7)
- Pimobendanum (PH: Ph. Eur. 7)
Brand Names
- Acardi
Boehringer Ingelheim, Japan - Pimobendan Toa Eiyo
Toa Eiyo, Japan - Vetmedin (veterinary use)
Boehringer Ingelheim, Australia; Boehringer Ingelheim, Sweden; Boehringer Ingelheim Animal, Belgium; Boehringer Ingelheim Animal, Luxembourg; Boehringer Ingelheim Animal, Netherlands; Boehringer Ingelheim Animals, New Zealand; Boehringer Ingelheim Santé Animale, France; Boehringer Ingelheim vet, Switzerland; Boehringer Ingelheim vet, Italy; Boehringer Ingelheim vet, Norway; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Austria; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, United Kingdom; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Ireland; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Poland; Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, United States; Boehrvet, Germany; Vetcare, Finland
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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