Pyrethrins/Pyrethroids/DEET Flashcards

1
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From where does the main ingredient in pyrethrins come from?

A

extract from the flower used as a home insecticide, on farm animals, and as flea and tick control in companion animals

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2
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What are pyrethroids?

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Synthetic analogs of pyrethrins

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3
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What are synergized pyrethrums?

A

pyrethroids commonly formulated with a synthetic non-pesticide chemical. a synergistic effect that increases the efficacy

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4
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What small animals are more sensitive to pyrethrins and pyrethroids?

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Cats are more sensitive than dogs (canine topical products range from 0.054-65% permethrin)

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5
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T/F: Permethrin toxicity is one of the most common causes of poisoning in cats worldwide

A

TRUE

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6
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What will slow down the metabolism of pyrethrins in cats?

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They are deficient in glucuronidase transferase

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7
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How are pyrethrins metabolized?

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CYPs- cause oxidation

non-specific carboxyl esterase- casuse hydrolysis

through hydrolysis and oxidation primarily in the blood and liver. Excreted in the urine

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8
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What is the MOA of pyrethrins?

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Neuronal membrane permeability or transport of Na and K is altered –> inhibition of repolarization –> hyper excitability of the nerve

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9
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What type of pyrethroids have a greater effect on sodium channels?

A

Type II

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10
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What clinical signs will be seen in cats with pyrethrin toxicity?

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Generalized muscle tremors, depression, ataxia, salivation, vomiting, may progress to seizures and even death depending on the degree of toxicity

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11
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What can be administered to pyrethrin toxicity patients that are having severe muscle tremors?

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Methocarbamol

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12
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what is the prognosis from pyrethrin toxicity?

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Generally good - but cats are/can be the exception timing to diagnosis and treatment is important

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13
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Excretion of pyrethoids

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Pyrethroids are excreted by first-order kinetics.

Both the parent compound and metabolites are excreted.

Pyrethroids are excreted in urine, feces, and milk.

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14
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T/F: DEET may be combined with other insecticides in pet products

A

TRUE

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15
Q

What is deet sensitive to?

A

light

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16
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What animals are susceptible to deet toxicity?

A

some freshwater fish, dogs and cats (Cats> dogs)

17
Q

Deet can increase _____ absorption of other products

A

dermal

18
Q

Where is deet metabolized and excreted?

A

Liver and urine

19
Q

What clinical signs will be seen in dogs and cats with deet toxicosis?

A

hypersalivation, vomiting, hyperexcitability, tremors, ataxia, seizures, skin and mm irritations 200ppm is diagnostic dose in chemical analysis

20
Q

What is the prognosis of deet toxicity?

A

Good if sublethal exposure