Anti Bug Drugs Flashcards
What drugs are Anti-nematodal drugs?
Fenbendazole (Panacur, Safeguard), Pyrantel pamoate (Nemex, Strongid), Febantel (in Drontal Plus, Ivermectin, Moxidectin, Doramectin, Eprinomectin, Piperazine, Praziquantel/Pyrantel/Febantel
What are some forms of Benzimidazole?
Fenbendazole (Panacur, Safeguard)
What Nematodes does Fenbendazole treat in small animals?
hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and some tapeworms but not D. caninum
What are some forms of Tetrahydropyridines?
Pyrantel pamoate (Nemex, Strongid)
What Nematodes does Pyrantel pamoate treat in small animals?
hookworms, roundworms
Pyrantel pamoate has minimal side effects, but what can it cause?
can lead to intestinal obstruction with sudden kill of large number of parasites
What are some forms of Imidazothiazoles?
Febantel (in Drontal Plus)
What does Febantel treat in small animals?
hookworms, roundworms, whipworms
What are some side effects of Febantel?
transient foaming at the mouth
What are some forms of Avermectins?
Ivermectin, Doramectin, Moxidectin
What is Ivermectin used for in small animals?
heartworm prevention
What are some dosage forms of Ivermectin?
Heartgard, Heartgard Plus (with Pyrantel), Ivomec
What is Moxidectin used for in small animals?
heartworm prevention
What are some dosage forms of Moxidectin?
Advantage Multi, Coraxis, Simparica Trio, Proheart 6 and 12
What are some miscellaneous Anti-nematodal drugs?
Piperazine, Praziquantel/Pyrantel/Febantel