Antinematodal Drugs Flashcards
Benzimidazoles: spectrum, side effect
Most nematodes, Taenia spp. tapeworms
Rare bone marrow toxicity - usually dose dependant
Fenbendazole: name brands (2), type, species, spectrum
Panacur, Safeguard
Benzimidazoles
All domestic species
Also covers Giardia, Flukes
Fenbandazole: type, metabolites (2), species, formulation
Benzimidazole
Metabolized into Fenbendazole and Oxfendazole
Dogs and cats
Only found in DrontalPlus combination dewormer
Albendazole: type, species, spectrum
Benzimidazole
LA
Also covers flukes
Oxfendazole: type, species
Benzimidazole
LA
Oxibendazole: type, species
Benzimidazole
LA
Pyrantel Tartrate: spectrum
Some nematodes, equine tapeworms
Pyrantel pamoate: brand names (2), spectrum, species
Nemex, Strongid
Some nematodes, equine tapeworms
SA, equine, exotics
Emodepside: brand name, type, spectrum, species, administration
Profender - combined with praziqiantel
Depsipeptide
Nematodes and tapeworms
Cats
Topical
Macrocyclic Lactones: spectrum, administration (3)
Some nematodes, some arthropods
Oral
Injectable
Topical
Macrocyclic Lactones: caution
MDR1 mutation dogs have increased sensitivity
Heartworm doses are safe
Higher deworming doses can cause neurological signs
Ivermectin: type, species, administration (3), caution
Macrocyclic Lactone
Most domestic and some exotic species
PO
Injectable
Topical
Don’t use injectable products in horses
Ivermectin and SA Manage: administration, caution
Injectable LA products are used PO
ELDU
Dogs must be MDR1 neg or have dose titrated and observed carefully
Moxidectin: type, species, administration
Macrocyclic Lactone
Most domestic and some exotic species
PO
Injectable
Topical
Doramectin: type, species
Macrocyclic Lactone
Food animals
