Pimobendan is an inotropic agent with a dual mechanism of action: it increases myocardial contractility by increasing calcium sensitization to troponin C and it promotes vasodilation by inhibiting phosphodiesterase III (PDE3). Pimobendan has been studied for treating heart failure and cardiomyopathy, primarily for veterinary uses.
Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 65(6), 640-648 (2015-03-26)
This study was designed to assess the progression of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and the effectiveness of therapy using recently investigated echocardiographic parameters. PAH is characterized by the progressive elevation of pulmonary artery pressure and right ventricular hypertrophy and dysfunction
Stage-dependent benefits and risks of pimobendan in mice with genetic dilated cardiomyopathy and progressive heart failure.
Nonaka M, Morimoto S, Murayama T, et al.
British Journal of Pharmacology, 172(9), 2369-2382 (2015)
Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), 22(4), 398-408 (2012-08-30)
To review the pharmacology, research developments, and clinical uses of pimobendan Original research articles and clinical studies from 1984 to August 2011. Pimobendan is approved for use in dogs for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) secondary to chronic