Lecture 13A Flashcards
Antiparasitic
Drugs that are used against internal and external parasites
Clindamycin (Antirobe®️) uses
Toxoplasmosis, oral infections, and wounds
This drug does not have any immunosuppressive effects
Ivermectin
This drug should not be used in collies/collie breeds
Ivermectin
Vermicide
Kills worms
Vermifuge
Paralysis of the worm
What is the trade name for fenbendazole?
Panacur®️
Fenbendazole is effective against…
Rounds, hooks, whips, and tapes (Taenia)
Examples of anti-trematodes
Albendazole and Fenbendazole
Anti-trematodes are effective against…
Flukes and flateworms
Anti-protozoa’s are effective against…
Protozoa: giardia, toxoplasma and coccidia
Coccidiostat
Inhibits the growth of protozoa
Ectoparasites of concern in the dog
Rounds, hooks and whips, giardia, and tapes
Ectoparasite of concern in puppies
Toxocara canis
Endoparasites of concern in cats
Rounds and tapes, giardia, coccidia, and protozoa
Antinematode are called…
Benzimidazoles
Examples of Benzimidazoles
Thiabendazole, Oxibendazole, and Fenbendazole
Trade names for Pyrantel Pamoate
Nemex®️ and Strongid®️
Pyrantel pamoate is effective against…
Rounds and hooks
What is Drontal®️ made up of?
Pyrantel and Praziquantel
Drontal®️ is effective against…
Hooks, rounds, and tapes
Generic name for Rintal®️
Imidazothiazole or Febantel
What is Drontal Plus®️ made up of?
Febentel, Pyrantel, and Praziquantel
This Anti-nematode is an OTC drug and is a vermifuge
Piperazine
Organophosphate inhibits _____
Cholinesterase
What is the antidote for organophosphate?
Atropine
What is the trade name for Praziquantel?
Droncit®️
Praziquantel is effective against…
Tapes only
What is the generic name for Cestex®️?
Epsiprantel
Anti-protozoa’s are effective against…
Coccidia, giardia, and Toxoplasma
Which is the major cause of colic in horses, small or large strongyles?
Large strongyles
Ivermectin is only effective against…
Bots and strongyles, not tapes
What is Quest Plus made up of?
Moxidectin and Praziquantel
