anti parasitics

Helminth

internal parasite worm

Vermicide -

Kills parasite

Vermifuge

Paralyzes the parasite

Antinematodal

{Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm}

Anticestodal

{Tapeworm}

Antitrematodal

{Flukes}

Antiprotozoal

{Protozoa– coccidia, giardia}

Benzimidazoles, Pyrantel, Imidazothiazoles, Avermectins are all examples of

Antinematodal Drugs

Thiabendazole, fenbendazole, albendazole are all examples of

Benzimidazoles ‘-zoles’

Interfere with the worm’s energy level on a cellular level. Without energy it dies.

Benzimidazoles

Kill by interfering with the nervous system and muscle function

Avermectins ‘-ectins’

Moxidectin, Doramectin, Eprinomectin, Ivermectin, Selemectin, Milbebycin are all

avermectins

Do NOT _______ give to turtles

ivermectin

Heartgard, Iverheart, Ivomec, Zimecterin (horses) are all examples

Ivermectin

• Can be used off-label

  • Ear mites (cats)

  • Scabies (dogs)

Ivermectin

primary uses of Moxidectin in dogs

heartworm preventative

Praziquantel and Epsiprantel are

Anticestodal Drugs

Droncit and Cestex are trade names of

Praziquantel and Epsiprantel are

Praziquantel/Pyrantel/Febantel

Drontal Plus

Emodepside/praziquantel

Profender

Eprinomectin/praziquantel

Centragard

Treat flukes, such as, Paragonimus, Fasciola & Dicrocoelium

Antitrematodal Drugs

Albendazole and Praziquantel are

Antitrematodal Drugs

Sulfadimethoxine (Albon), Sulfadimethoxine/ormetroprim (Primor), Ponazuril (Marquis) all treat

coccidia

Metronidazole (Flagyl), Albendazole, Fenbendazole (Panacur) are all drugs that treat

Giardia

____________ is prohibited in any animal used for human consumption!

Metronidazole

Imidocarb (Imizol) treats ___________ in cats and _______ in dogs

cytauxzoonosis , Babesia

Gram-negative intracellular bacteria associated with heartworms

Wolbachia

Melarsomine is an

Adulticides

Used to kill circulating microfilaria (baby heartworms)

Microfilaricides