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
Which miscellaneous Anti-nematodal drug is not usually recommended for small animal?
Piperazine
What does Praziquantel/Pyrantel/Febantel treat in small animals?
hookworms, roundworms, and SOME tapeworms
What drugs are Anti-cestodal (Tapeworms) drugs?
Epsiprantel, Praziquantel
Which drugs are Anti-trematodal drugs?
Clorsulan, Albendazole, Praziquantel, Emodepside/Praziquantel
Which Anti-trematodal drug is used on small animals?
Emodepside/Praziquantel (Profender)
What Trematodes does Emodepside/Praziquantel treat in cats?
hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms
Which drugs are Antiprotozoals?
Sulfadimethoxine (Albon), Ponazuril, Metronidazole, Fenbendazole, Albendazole, Imidocarb
Which Antiprotozoals are used to treat coccidia?
Sulfadimethoxine (Albon), Ponazuril
Which Antiprotozoals are used to treat Giardia?
Metronidazole (Flagyl), Fenbendazole, Albendazole
Which Antiprotozoals are used to treat Babesia?
Imidocarb
Which drugs are to kill adult heartworms?
Melarsomine, Immiticide, Diroban
What are some side effects of Melarsomine, Immiticide, and Diroban?
pain and swelling at inj site, coughing, depression, lethargy, fever, vomiting
Which drugs are heartworm preventions?
Fluralaner plus Moxidectin, Imidacloprid plus Moxidectin, Ivermectin, Milbemycin Oxime, Moxidectin, Selamectin
What are some ways of Ectoparasite control?
prediluted sprays, dips, shampoos, dusts
What drugs are in the Isoxaline class?
Afloxolaner, Fluralaner, Sarolaner, Lotilaner
What is the FDA warning on the Isoxaline class?
neurologic effects - muscle tremors, ataxia, and seizures
What are some adverse effects of Insecticides?
consistent with organophosphate toxicity
What are the signs of organophosphate toxicity?
SLUDGE - salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, emesis
What is the antidote for organophosphate toxicity?
Atropine and 2-Pam
NEVER give cats _____________.
Permethrins
What is Selamectin?
Revolution, topical HW prevention for dogs and cats
Which Anti-nematodal drugs are used to treat large animals?
Fenbendazole, Pyrantel pamoate, Febantel, Ivermectin, Doramectin, Moxidectin
Which Anti-trematodal drugs are used to treat large animals?
Clorsulan, Albendazole
