Products Cloxacillin is commercially available as a veterinary drug in the form of injectables. Structure and properties Cloxacillin (Mr = 435.9 g/mol, C19H18ClN3O5S) is a derivative of 6-aminopenicillic acid. Effects Cloxacillin (ATCvet QJ51CF02) has bactericidal properties. Indications Prevention and treatment of udder infections in cows.
Products Firocoxib is commercially available as chewable tablets for dogs and as a paste for administration in horses. It has been approved in many countries since 2004. Structure and properties Firocoxib (C17H20O5S, Mr = 336.4 g/mol) is a furanone derivative. Like other COX-2 inhibitors, it has a V-shaped structure that allows binding to the Active … Firocoxib
Products Fipronil is commercially available in many countries as a drop-on solution (spot-on) and as a spray for dogs and cats (e.g., Frontline, Eliminall). It is available as a veterinary drug and has been approved since 1995. Fipronil is also included in combination preparations together with the juvenile hormone analog S-methoprene, which inhibits the development … Fipronil
Products Ketanserin is commercially available as a gel (Vulketan). It has been approved in many countries since 1995 and exclusively as a veterinary drug. In other countries, it is also available for human use as an antihypertensive. Structure and properties Ketanserin (C22H22FN3O3, Mr = 395.4 g/mol) is a quinazolinone derivative. Ketanserin hydrogenotartrate is used in … Ketanserin
Products Febantel is commercially available in combination tablet and suspension form as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Febantel (C20H22N4O6S, Mr = 446.5 g/mol) is a sample zimidazole and a guanidine derivative. It exists as a colorless powder and is insoluble in water and alcohol due … Febantel
Products Fenbendazole is commercially available as granules, paste, powder, bolus, suspension, and tablets, among others. It has been approved in many countries since 1976. Structure and properties Fenbendazole (C15H13N3O2S, Mr = 299.3 g/mol) is a benzimidazole derivative. It exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Fenbendazole (ATCvet QP52AC13) has antihelminthic … Fenbendazole
Products Penethamate is commercially available as an injectable for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1974. Structure and properties Penethamate (C22H31N3O4S, Mr = 433.6 g/mol) is a penicillin that is biotransformed in vivo to the active metabolite penicillin G (benzylpenicillin). Effects Penethamate (ATCvet QJ01CE90) has antibacterial properties. Indications Mastitis in cows, bacterial … Penethamate
Products Emodepside is commercially available in combination with praziquantel in tablet form and as a spot-on preparation. It has been approved in many countries since 2005. Effects Emodepside (ATCvet QP52AA51) has antihelminthic properties. Indications For the treatment of infestation with worms in dogs and cats.
Products Orbifloxacin was commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets for animals (Orbax, out of commerce in many countries), among other products. It is also used as a combination preparation in the form of ear drops (Posatex). Structure and properties Orbifloxacin (C19H20F3N3O3, Mr = 395.4 g/mol) is a fluoroquinolone. Effects Orbifloxacin (ATCvet QJ01MA95) has … Orbifloxacin
Products Osaterone acetate is commercially available in tablet form as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Osaterone acetate (C22H27ClO5, Mr = 406.9 g/mol) Effects Osaterone acetate (ATCvet QG04CX90) has antiandrogenic properties. Indications Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in male dogs.
Products Metergoline is commercially available in the form of tablets for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Metergoline (C25H29N3O2, Mr = 403.5 g/mol) is a synthetic ergoline derivative. Effects Metergoline (ATCvet QG02CB05) has antiserotoninergic properties and inhibits prolactin secretion. The effects are due to antagonism at serotonin 5HT … Metergolin
Products Peforelin is commercially available as a solution for injection for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 2009. Structure and properties Peforelin is a synthetic analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in which four amino acids have been exchanged. Effects Peforelin (ATCvet QH01CA) selectively stimulates the release of FSH and promotes follicular growth, … Peforelin
