Ectoparasiticides Flashcards
(37 cards)
Pyriprole
- application
- fleas and ticks only for dogs
- resistance has not yet been observed
- much more effective, but slow absorption (50%)
- can lead to stronger systemic effect thats why it should be avoided in cats and rabbits
- no bathing for 48hr
- never give to cats and rabbits
- dogs needs 3-10x overdose for it to be toxic
Organophosphates
- Antidotes
Competitive antagonism
- SLUDGE <-> Atropine
Enzyme reactivation (pralidoxime, obidoxime)
Amitraz (formamidine)
- mechanism of action
MAO-inhibitors
- responsible for the re-uptake of the catecholamines from the synaptic cleft
- if we inhibit these enzymes then the catecholamines will stay in the synaptic area and will cause further activation.
- Catecholamines found here: dopamine, adrenaline, nor-adrenaline
- in the parasites we hae Octopamin, which also is a neurotransmitter and catecholamine
- due to the inhibition of reuptake of catecholamines, excitation can happen in the host animal.
- It is more selective to the parasites Octopamin, but it can have an effect of the host animal too
a-2 Agnonist:
- sedatohypnotics. Xylazine, metomidine etc.
- SE: sedation, vomitting, bradycardia, hypothermia
Fipronil
- mechanism of action
(frontline)
- GABA antagonist –> exicitation
- relatively slow effect (8hr 40-60%)
- good distribution in the skin (sweat gland and sebaceous glands) –> good residual activity
- Bathing: not for min. 2 days
- minimal systemic effect (very safe)
- shedded hair > 2 weeks (dermatophagoides farinae)
Macrocyclic lactones
- substances
- Avermectins and Milbemycins
Macrocyclic lactones
- spectrum
mostly nemtodes (roundworms(
- fleas (selamectin!! pharynx paralysis) –> stronghold
- mange mites
- demodex spp.
- moxidectin (1xweek)
- milbemycin (1xday) for 4-6 weeks
- myiasis
- ticks (slow killing, not repellents
Isoxazolines
- substances
- Fluralaner (bravecto)
- Afoxolaner (Nexgard)
- Sarolaner (Simparica)
- Lotilaner (Credelio)
Neonicotinoid insecticides
- toxicity
- fastest acting group:
- kills 100% of the fleas within hr.
- effective against FAD
- environmental toxicity
Organophosphates
- Pharmacokinetics
- Good absorption (oral 35% > dermal 2-14%)
- LD50 po vs LD50 dermal (200-800 vs 2000 mg/kg)
- Excellent distribution (special barriers, BBB)
- Metabolism (partial activation)
- diazinon (t1/2 hours) à diazoxon (t1/2 days)
- (80% urine metabolites, 20% feces)
- long t1/2 + biological accumulation!
- cat: increased sensitivity
Carbametes
- substances, pharmacokinetics, applicaton
- Agent: Propxour
- Toxicity: much safer (<-> Atropine)
- pharmacokinetics: less lipophilic, oral vs dermal
- fleas and ticks
- collars, aerosol sprays, shampoos
Isoxazolines
- efficacy
- fleas + ticks
- fleas within 8 hr
- ticks within 12 hr (lyme, babesia) (ehrlichia needs repellent!)
- mange mites (NOT sheep and cattle)
- demodex spp (1st. choice)
- poultry: Dermanyssus gallinae (fluralaner)
- oral water based drug mixed into the drinking water
Isoxazolines
- toxicity
- large differences between LD50 and therapeutic doses
- Sarolaner: can be the most toxic, but only due to overdose
- 1x, 3x, 5x, overdose in 8 week old puppies
- 3x overdose: tremors, ataxia
- 5x overdose: seizures, tremors, ataxia
- –>GABA-antagonism: resolved within 24 hr
- can be given to MDR1 mutant dog breeds
- Fluralaner can be given to lactating and pregnant animals
Insect growth regulators (IGRS)
- juvenile hormone analogues: mechanism of action
- no adulticide effect
- Pyriproxyfen has a long duration of action: 48 days
- inhibition of larval development (through eggs, pupas and also with digested blood)
- the larvae of the flea will eat the feces of the adult, and then the larvae will be harmed if they eat the feces.
- deformity of mature forms, if they survive
- light, residual activity, pyriproxyfen > methoprene
- Pyriproxyfen: much more stable in the environment
Isoxazolines
- mechanism of action
- GABA-antagonist, GluCl-channal antagonist
–> depolarization -> excitation
Organophosphates
- mechanism of action and side effects
Contact poisons
Irreversible inhibition of ACh-E
- muscarinic ACh receptors
- SLUDGE (salivation, lacrimation, urination, diarrhea, GI pain, emesis)
- Nicotinic ACh receptors
- muscle tremors, spasms
- Central nervous system
- seizures, coma, death
Neonicotinoid insecticides
- substances
- 1st. gen:
- Imidacloprid (advantage family, foresto)
- Nitenpyram (capstar)
- 3rd. gen:
- Dinotefuran (Vectra)
Macrocyclic lactones
- mechanism of action
Glutamate mediated Chloride channel and GABA agonist
- GluGl = hyperpolarization –> paralysis
- not found in mammals and birds
- only found in nematodes and ectoparasites
- GABA agonists
- found in mammals and birds
- is an inhibitory receptor and will lead to paralysis in the animals
- PS: P-glycoprotein!
Pyriprole
- mechanism of action
- derivate of fipronil
- similar characteristics: GABA-antagonist
Pyrethroids
- mechanism of action
- increase Na-channels
- leads to constant depolarization
= Knock down effect
- contact poison + repellent
Neonicotinoid insecticides
- mechanism of action
- ACH agonists
–> 560x affinity to nACh-receptors of parasites
- selective toxicity bc. it has a higher affinity to the parasitic receptors.
- safe in host animals, dogs and cats
Organophosphates
- substances
- Diazinon (=diampylate)
- Coumaphos
- Phoxim
- Fenthion
Organophosphates
- application
Broad spectrum in most species (diazinon)
- fleas, ticks, lice, mites, myasis
- mostly for dipping
- cats are very sensitive
Varroosis of honeybees (coumaphos)
- Vaporizers and fumigant strips
Indoxacarb
- mechanism of action
(Activyl, Activyl plus)
- sodium channel blocker –> hyperpolarization
- also used in agriculture –> resistance
- prodrug –> bioactive metabolites (selective toxicity) –> cleavage of methoxy group –> effective flea control (adult, larva, egg)
- feeding and oviposition stops within 0-4 hr
- death within 4-48 hr.
- Good against FAD
- safe usage, environmentally safe