Sulfadimethoxine

Products Sulfadimethoxine is commercially available in the form of drops (Relardon). It has been approved in many countries since 1970. Structure and properties Sulfadimethoxine (C12H14N4O4S, Mr = 310.3 g/mol) is a sulfonamide. Effects Sulfadimethoxine (ATCvet QJ01EQ09) is bacteriostatic and antiprotozoal. The effects are due to inhibition of parasite folic acid synthesis. Indications For the treatment … Sulfadimethoxine

Miltefosine

Products Miltefosine is commercially available as an oral solution (milteforan). It is approved exclusively as a veterinary drug in many countries and has been since 2010. In other countries, miltefosine is also used for human use. In Germany, for example, it is available in capsule form (Impavido) for the treatment of leishmaniasis in humans and … Miltefosine

Halofuginone

Products Halofuginone is commercially available as an oral solution as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 2003. Structure and properties Halofuginone (C16H17BrClN3O3, Mr = 414.7 g/mol) is a quinazoline derivative. Effects Halofuginone (ATCvet QP51AX08) has antiprotozoal properties against . Indications For the treatment of diarrhea caused by (cryptosporidiosis) in newborn … Halofuginone

Monensin

Products Monensin has been approved in the EU since 2013 as a continuous-release intraruminal system for cattle (Kexxtone). Other preparations are available in the United States that are also intended for other livestock (Rumensin). Structure and properties Monensin (C36H62O11, Mr = 670.9 g/mol) is a natural fermentation product obtained from. It was discovered in 1967. … Monensin

Ipecacuanha Health Benefits

Stem plant (Brot.) A. Rich, Rubiaceae – matto-grosso ipecacuanha. Karsten, Rubiaceae – Costa Rica ipecacuanha. Medicinal drug Ipecacuanhae radix – Ipecacuanha root: Ipecacuanha root consists of the crushed and dried underground organs of (bread.) A. Rich, known as Matto-Grosso Ipecacuanha, or of Karsten, known as Costa Rica Ipecacuanha, or of a mixture of both species … Ipecacuanha Health Benefits

Sulfaclozin

Products Sulfaclozin is commercially available as a drug premix (Esb3). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Sulfaclozin (C10H9ClN4O2S, Mr = 284.7 g/mol) is a sulfonamide. Effects Sulfaclozin (ATCvet QP51AG04) is bacteriostatic and antiprotozoal. The effects are due to inhibition of folic acid synthesis by bacteria and protozoa. Indications Chicken … Sulfaclozin

Pyrimethamine

Products Pyrimethamine is commercially available in tablet form (Daraprim). The combination Fansidar (+ sulfadoxine) is off the market (malaria). Structure and properties Pyrimethamine (C12H13ClN4, Mr = 248.7 g/mol) is a diaminopyrimidine. It exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and is practically insoluble in water. Effects Pyrimethamine (ATC P01BD01) has antiparasitic properties. … Pyrimethamine

Atovaquon

Products Atovaquone is commercially available in suspension and film-coated tablet form (Wellvone, Malarone + Proguanil, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Atovaquone (C22H19ClO3, Mr = 366.8 g/mol) is a hydroxynaphtoquinone derivative and has structural similarities to ubiquinone. It is lipophilic and exists as a yellow crystalline powder that … Atovaquon

Imidocarb

Products Imidocarb is commercially available as a solution for injection (Carbesia). It has been approved in many countries since 2011. Structure and properties Imidocarb (C19H20N6O, Mr = 348.4 g/mol) is a substituted carbanilide. It is present in drugs as imidocarbdipropionate. Effects Imidocarb (ATCvet QP51AE01) has antiparasitic properties against ssp. Indications For prevention and treatment of … Imidocarb