Products Pradofloxacin is commercially available in the form of tablets for dogs and cats. It has been approved in many countries since 2012. Structure and properties Pradofloxacin (C21H21FN4O3, Mr = 396.4 g/mol) is a fluoroquinolone. Effects Pradofloxacin (ATCvet QJ01MA97) has bactericidal properties. The effects are due to inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. … Pradofloxacin
Products Available dosage forms include tablets, powders and granules for the preparation of oral suspensions, injectables, and topical medications. Erythromycin was the first active ingredient from this group to be discovered in the 1950s. Structure and properties Erythromycin is a natural substance produced by the bacterium (formerly: ). Other agents such as clarithromycin are derived … Macrolides: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Imidapril is registered as a powder for oral solution (Prilium). It has been approved in many countries since 2004. Imidapril has also been used in humans, but no human medicines are currently registered in many countries (Tanatril). Structure and properties Imidapril (C20H27N3O6, Mr = 405.4 g/mol) is a prodrug and is biotransformed by ester … Imidapril
Products Florfenicol is commercially available as a solution for injection for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Florfenicol (C12H14Cl2FNO4S, Mr = 358.2 g/mol) is structurally closely related to chloramphenicol. Effects Florfenicol (ATCvet QJ01BA90) has bacteriostatic properties. The effects are due to inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Indications For … Florfenicol
Products Flubendazole is commercially available as a paste, drug premix, and chewable tablets for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Human drugs are not currently registered. Structure and properties Flubendazole (C16H12FN3O3, Mr = 313.3 g/mol) is a fluorinated benzimidazole derivative. It is a white powder that is practically insoluble in water … Flubendazole
Products Lincomycin is commercially available as a drug premix and as a solution for injection in combination preparations as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1978. Structure and properties Lincomycin (C18H34N2O6S, Mr = 406.5 g/mol) is the precursor of clindamycin. Lincomycin hydrochloride monohydrate exists as a white crystalline powder that … Lincomycin
Definition Drugs or medicines are preparations which are intended for medical use on humans. They are used not only for the treatment of diseases, but also for prevention (e.g. vaccines) and for diagnostics (e.g. contrast media). Veterinary drugs, which are used in animals, are also counted among medicinal products. Active pharmaceutical ingredients Pharmaceuticals usually contain … Drugs
Products Afoxolaner is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets as a veterinary drug for dogs (NexGard). It was approved in many countries in 2015. Structure and properties Afoxolaner (C26H17ClF9N3O3, Mr = 625.9 g/mol) belongs to the isoxazoline group. Effects Afoxolaner (ATCvet QP53BX04) has insecticidal and acaricidal properties. Parasites ingest the active ingredient when … Afoxolan
Products Deltamethrin is commercially available as a protector band for dogs (Scalibor). It has been approved in many countries since 2002. Structure and properties Deltamethrin (C22H19Br2NO3, Mr = 505.2 g/mol) belongs to the pyrethroids. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower). Effects … Deltamethrin
Products Dembrexin is commercially available as a powder for administration with feed as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Dembrexin (C13H17Br2NO2, Mr = 379.1 g/mol) is a benzylamine. It is structurally closely related to bromhexine (e.g., bisolvone) and ambroxol (e.g., mucosolvone) and is present in the … Dembrexin
