Tetrahydropyrimidines Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of drug is Tetrahydropyrimidines?
A
safe antiparasitic used in most species
2
Q
Examples of Tetrahydropyrimidines (2)
A
- pyrantel
2. morantel
3
Q
How are Tetrahydropyrimidines effective against parasites?
A
kills parasites by interfering with their CNS
4
Q
What is Tetrahydropyrimidines effective against in horses? (3)
A
- ascarids
- strongyles
- pinworms
5
Q
What is Tetrahydropyrimidines effective against in cattle?
A
trichostrongyles
6
Q
What is Tetrahydropyrimidines effective against in dogs and cats? (2)
A
- ascarids
2. hookworms
7
Q
What are the precautions of using Tetrahydropyrimidines? (2)
A
- liquid forms of pyrantel should be shaken before administration
- be careful about using it with an organophosphate insecticides
