At usual doses, it will have very little effect on the heart. Usual Dose and Administration Tablets are given every 8 hours by mouth. Contact your veterinarian for the appropriate dose. Side Effects May see increased heart rate, tremors, nervousness, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, or depression. May cause hypokalemia .
Side effects are usually mild and transient.
Use with extreme caution in patients with congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy , or arrhythmias . Not for use in patients with diabetes mellitus , hyperthyroidism , hypertension, or seizures. Use with caution in animals susceptible to hypokalemia. Not for use in pregnant or nursing animals. Drug or Food Interactions Increased risk of side effects if used with other sympathomimetic amines.