Pimobendan Tablets 0.625mg [TE] (ピモベンダン錠0.625mg「TE」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Pimobendan

Available from:

TOA EIYO LTD.

INN (International Name):

Pimobendan

Pharmaceutical form:

pale orange tablet (major axis:7.6mm, minor axis:4.7mm, thickness: 2.7mm)

Product summary:

Print on wrapping: (face) ピモベンダン「TE」, 0.625mg, 心不全治療薬, TEC0
(back) ピモベンダン「TE」, 0.625mg, 心不全治療薬

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
Internal
Published: 01/2014
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
PIMOBENDAN TABLETS 0.625MG [TE]
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Pimobendan
DOSAGE FORM:
pale orange tablet (major axis:7.6mm, minor axis:4.7mm,
thickness: 2.7mm)
IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING:
(face) ピモベンダン「TE」, 0.625mg, 心不全治療
薬, TEC0
(back) ピモベンダン「TE」, 0.625mg, 心不全治療薬
EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine acts to increase the sensitivity of cardiac muscle to
calcium ions and dilate
blood vessels by inhibiting phosphodiesterase (PDE-3) activity,
thereby improving symptoms
such as shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing.
It is usually used for the treatment of acute cardiac failure, chronic
cardiac failure (mild to
moderate).
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
・If you have cardiac disease (myocardial infarction, arrhythmia,
etc.), cerebrovascular
disorder, liver disorder or renal disorder.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・For the treatment of acute cardiac failure: In general, for adults,