


Vimendan 12.5mg Injection
Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 06 Apr 2026 | 03:49 PM (IST)

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Product introduction
Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor will closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG until you become stable. You can also improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension (low blood pressure), increased heart rate, nausea, constipation, and headache. This medicine may be used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Uses of Vimendan Injection
Benefits of Vimendan Injection
Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is used in heart failure to help improve the heart's ability to pump blood more effectively. It can reduce symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid buildup by supporting heart function during periods of acute worsening. This may help patients feel more stable and improve overall circulation, especially during hospitalization or critical care.
Side effects of Vimendan Injection
- Headache
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
How to use Vimendan Injection
How Vimendan Injection works
Quick tips
- Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is given as a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
- It makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- You will be constantly monitored for changes in ECG, blood pressure and heart rate for at least 3 days after the treatment or until you become stable.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney
Use of Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Interaction with drugs
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Oral Route)
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Sublingual route)
Isosorbide Mononitrate (Oral Route)
Nitroglycerin (Sublingual route)
Nitroglycerin (Oral Route)
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References
- Teerlink JR, Sliwa K, Opie LH. Heart Failure. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 180-81.
- Katzung BG, Parmley WW. Drugs Used in Heart Failure. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 210, 216.
- Simdax. Levosimendan. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:




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