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Anthelmintics Flashcards

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Broad-spectrum anthelmintic
drug classes

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  1. macrocyclic lactones
  2. benzimidazoles / pro-benzimidazoles
  3. pyrimidines
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origin and subgroups of macrocyclic lactones

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  • origin = natural fermentation products of streptomycetes
  • two subgroups:
    a) avermectins
    b) milbemycins
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Macrocyclic lactones:
types of avermectins:

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  • ivermectin
  • doramectin
  • eprinomectin
  • selamectin
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Macrocyclic lactones:
types of milbemycins:

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  • milbemycin
  • moxidectin
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macrocyclic lactones spectrum of activity? what is it not effective against?

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  • broad spectrum activity (“endectocides”):
    > nematodes (e.g. hookworms, Ostertagia)
    > arthropods
  • insects (e.g.lice,bots)
  • mites (e.g. Chorioptes, Otodectes)

No activity against cestodes, trematodes & protozoa

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macrocyclic lactones effective at what dose? safety profile and withdrawl? cost?

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  • highly effective at low dosages (mcg/kg body weight)
  • some have zero meat / milk withdrawal time
  • generally wide safety margin
  • BUT - expensive
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mechanism of action of macrocyclic lactones

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  1. bind with high affinity to glutamate-gated Cl- channels (invertebrate nerve and muscle cells)
    > increase membrane permeability to Cl- ions
    > hyperpolarization of nerve / muscle cell
  2. bind to GABA-gated Cl- channels:
    - nematodes + arthropods > synapses between nerves and nerve/muscle cells
    - stimulates GABA release
    - enhances postsynaptic binding of GABA
    (GABA = inhibitory neurotransmitter)
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Low toxicity of macrocyclic lactones is due to:

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  1. Mammals do not have glutamate-gated Cl- channels.
  2. GABA receptors in central nervous system of mammals
  3. Macrocyclic lactones do not readily cross the blood-brain barrier:
    > P-glycoprotein expressed by brain endothelial cells > drug efflux from CNS
  4. Macrocyclic lactones have a low affinity for other ligand-gated Cl- channels.
    (affinity for invertebrate receptors = 100x mammalian receptors)
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ivermectin - history and origins

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  • first macrocyclic lactone developed for commercial use
  • natural fermentation product of Streptomycetes avermitilis
  • chemically modified (“semisynthetic”)
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Ivermectin formulations

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  1. Oral
    - liquid / drench
    -chewable
    - feed premix
    - paste
  2. Injection - liquid
  3. topical - pour-on solution
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Ivermectin toxicity; who is susceptible ?

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  • multi-drug resistance gene (MDR1) - encodes P-glycoprotein efflux pump in blood-brain barrier
  • some dog breeds - mutation of MDR1: decreased ability to pump ivermectin out of CNS
  • breeds affected:
  • 3 out of every 4 Collies in USA
    also
  • Shetland Sheepdogs
  • Australian Shepherds
  • Old English Sheepdogs
  • German Shepherds
  • Long-haired Whippets
  • Silken Windhounds
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ivermectin toxicity: symptoms

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Dogs:
Acute toxic syndrome: mydriasis, depression, tremors, ataxia, stupor, emesis, salivation, coma

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what dosage of ivermectin is toxic? vs the licensed dose

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What dosage is toxic ?
* licensed dosage = 0.006 mg/kg (heartworm prevention)
* toxic dosage in Collies = 0.1 mg/kg
* Demodex dosage = 0.4-0.6 mg/kg/day

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how do you know if a collie is susceptible to ivermectin toxicity?

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cheek brush sample > genotype

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macrocyclic lactones used in dogs and cats? which are licensed as safe in collie breeds?

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  • ivermectin, milbemycin, moxidectin, selamectin
  • eprinomectin (cats only)
  • moxidectin & selamectin = licensed as safe in Collie breeds
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macrocyclic lactones used in cattle

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  • ivermectin, doramectin, eprinomectin
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macrocyclic lactones used in pigs

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  • ivermectin, doramectin
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macrocyclic lactones used in horses

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  • moxidectin > not licensed for foals <4 months due to low therapeutic index
  • ivermectin
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drug resistance to macrocyclic lactones is a problem for which parasites in dogs (and where)?

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  • Dirofilaria immitis - USA
  • Ancylostoma caninum - USA/Canada?
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drug resistance to macrocyclic lactones is a problem for which parasites in sheep (and where)?

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  • Haemonchus sp.
  • teladorsagia sp.

> USA, Canada, and globally

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drug resistance to macrocyclic lactones is a problem for which parasites in horses (and where)?

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  • Parascaris equorum > USA, Canada & globally
  • cyathostomins > Brazil, Europe, (& USA)
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drug resistance to macrocyclic lactones is a problem for which parasites in cattle (and where)?

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  • Cooperia sp. > USA, Canada, and globally
  • Ostertagia sp. > USA, Canada, and globally
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types of benzimidazoles

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  • fenbendazole
  • albendazole
  • febantel = pro-benzimidazole
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activity of benzimidazoles

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Active against large number of nematodes, flukes, some tapeworms and some protozoa (e.g. Giardia).

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mechainism of benzimidazoles
- bind to beta-tubulin > inhibit polymerisation to microtubules: > inhibit cell division, glucose uptake, parasite motility
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benzimidazoles administration strategy
- administered orally > poor absorption > absorption increases if ingested with a fatty meal - optimal efficacy normally only observed after repeated doses
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benzimidazoles toxicity profile
* relatively non-toxic <-> poor systemic availability * rapidly dividing cells potentially at risk: - haematopoetic stem cells (eg. albendazole in dogs) - some have teratogenic potential in early stages of pregnancy (eg. albendazole in cattle and sheep)
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what animals in fenbendazole used in? what is its off-label activity?
- dogs, horses, cattle, pigs, poultry (sheep) - common off-label activity = giardia
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drug of choice for foals with large burden of Parascaris equorum
fenbendazole
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albendazole used in which species? spectrum of activity vs others? issues with its use?
* cattle, (sheep) * benzimidazole with broadest spectrum of activity * potentially teratogenic – don’t use in first trimester * uncommonly associated with bone-marrow toxicosis in dogs
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febantel is used in what animals?
dogs only (Note: toxic for cats)
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what happens to febantel in the liver?
biotransformed in liver > fenbendazole + oxfendazole
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febantel is given with what? why?
* co-administration with pyrantel (Drontal Plus) - synergizes activity of pyrantel > Trichuris vulpis
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benzimidazoles resistance issues in sheep? where?
Sheep – Haemonchus +Teladorsagia - globally
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benzimidazoles resistance issues in horses? where?
Horses – cyathostomins - globally
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benzimidazoles resistance issues in cattle? where?
Cattle – Cooperia + Ostertagia – globally
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benzimidazoles resistance issues in dogs? where?
Dogs – Ancylostoma caninum – USA/Canada?
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what pyrimidines are used, and in what animals?
* pyrantel pamoate (dogs, cats, horses) * pyrantel tartrate (pigs)
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what are pyrimidines effective against?
Active against large number of nematodes (e.g. Toxocara, cyathostomins,Ascaris) & horse tapeworm
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mechanism of action of pyrimidines
- "nicotinic anthelmintic" - act selectively on parasite nicotinic acetylcholine receptors: - acetylcholine agonist + inhibition of acetylcholinesterase > depolarisation > paralysis > expulsion
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pyrantel administration and consequences of its properties
* only administered orally * cat dosage = 4 x dog dosage * pyrantel pamoate: - low aqueous solubility > low systematic availability > increased margin of safety > increased efficacy against gut parasites
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contraindications for pyrantel
efficacy decreased if administered to animals with diarrhea
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resistances to pyrantel for horse and dog parasites, and geographic range
* Horses – cyathostomins – globally, especially USA (availability of daily in-feed product = Strongid C) * Dogs – Ancylostoma caninum – Australia, USA/Canada?
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parasites with drug resistances of greatest concern for macrocyclic lactones, benzimidazole, and pyrimidine
Dirofilaria immitis - macrocyclic lactones Ancylostoma caninum - macrocyclic lactones, benzimidazole, pyrimidine Cyathostomins - (macrocyclic lactones), benzimidazole, pyrimidine

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