Avermectins Flashcards
Avermectins are antibiotics originally from ____ ____.
Streptomyces avermitilis
What are the 4 generic avermectins?
- Ivermectin
- Doramectin
- Selamectin
- Eprinomectin
What are the 2 generic milbemycins?
- Milbemycin
2. Moxidectin
____ ____ is a diluent used in Ivermectin.
Propylene glycol
What are the 2 constituents of Ivermectin?
- Macrolide
2. Sugar molecule
What are the 4 modes of action of Ivermectin?
- Increases opening of Cl- ions
- Allosteric modulator of ligand-gated ion channels
- Inhibit movement, pharyngeal pumping, and egg laying in nematodes due to increased inhibitory ion-channels
- Inhibit muscle contraction in insects because of GluCl channels present on body muscle
Which of the following is Ivermectin effective against: Nematode adults, nematode larvae, insects, flukes, lice, fleas, filaria, mites.
- Nematode adults
- Nematode larvae
- Filaria
- Insects
- Lice
- Mites
What is the spectrum of Ivermectin in the horse?
- Bots
- Stronglyes
- Pinworms
- Ascarids
- Stomach worms
What is the spectrum of Ivermectin in the pig?
- Major GI worms
- Lungworms
- Kidney worms
What is the spectrum of Ivermectin in the dog?
- Microfilariae
- Whipworms
- Ascarids
Is Ivermectin lipophilic or lipophobic?
Lipophilic
The concentration of Ivermectin is highest in which 3 tissues?
- Liver
- Fat
- Bile
The concentration of Ivermectin is lowest in which tissue?
Brain
____ ____ accounts for 98% of elimination of Ivermectin.
Fecal excretion (via bile)
In which animal can Ivermectin NOT be used?
Lactating diary cows
What is the pre-slaughter withdrawal time of Ivermectin in swine?
5 days (PO
18 days (SQ)
What is the pre-slaughter withdrawal time of Ivermectin in sheep?
11 days (PO)
What is the pre-slaughter withdrawal time of Ivermectin in cattle?
35 days (SQ)
49 days (pour on)
True or False: Ivermectin is teratogenic.
FALSE - Ivermectin is safe in pregnant animals.
Eprinomectin is a treatment for bovine ___ and ___.
Nematodes and ectoparasites