Quiz 5 (External Antiparasitics) Flashcards
what drug is used in older flea meds?
rotenone
what drug can be applied to demodex spots if there are small number of leisons?
goodwinol ointment
what can adding piperonyl butoxide do to the affectiveness of pyrethrins?
increases it 10 -20 times
what are the differences between Synthetic Pyrethroids and pyrethroids? (2)
- More toxic
2. Don’t break down as easisly when exposed to sun and air
what species are Organophosphates and Carbamates more typically used on?
large animals
how long do the effect of imidacloprid last?
Provides residual effect of at least 4 wks.
Imidacloprid
Advantage
Imidacloprid is…
Advantage
what external parasite does Imidacloprid kill?
Kills adult fleas
what animal shoudl imidacloprid not be used on?
young kitties and puppies
what animal shoudl imidacloprid not be used on?
young kitties and puppies
how long are the effects of fipronil?
Provides 30-day residual activity
Fipronil is…
Frontline, Top Spot
what parasite does fipronil kill
adult fleas and ticks
what animal consideraiton should fipronil not be used on?
very young pups or kittens
Selamectin is…
Revolution
how is selamectin administered?
Spot-on
what external parasites is selamectin effective against?
fleas and mites
Nitenpyram is…
Capstar
how is nitenpyram administered?
orally
how long are the effects of nitenpyram?
Starts killing fleas w/in 30 minutes, most gone by 4 hrs.
Spinosad is…
Comfortis
how is spinosad administered?
Chewable tablet administered orally
Animals must be at least 14 wks. age and meet minimum weight requirements
how long are the effect of spinosad?
30 days
how old must an animal be before recieveing spinosad?
Animals must be at least 14 wks. age and meet minimum weight requirements
Fluralaner is…
Bravecto
how often should fluralaner be administered?
every 12 weeks
How is fluralaner administered?
Chewable tablet administered orally