Epsiprantel
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Trade names | Cestex |
Other names | BRL 38705 |
Routes of administration | By mouth (tablets) |
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Bioavailability | Minimal[1] |
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Formula | C20H26N2O2 |
Molar mass | 326.433 g/mol g·mol−1 |
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Epsiprantel (trade name Cestex) is a veterinary drug which is used as an anthelmintic against tapeworms such as Echinococcus granulosus.[2]
Indications
It is indicated for the removal of cestodes (tapeworms) in cats (Dipylidium caninum and Taenia taeniaeformis) and dogs (Dipylidium caninum and Taenia pisiformis) 7 weeks of age and older.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Cestex (epsiprantel) Veterinary Tablets. Prescribing Information" (PDF). Zoetis Inc. Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ Arru, E.; Garippa, G.; Manger, B. R. (1990). "Efficacy of epsiprantel against Echinococcus granulosus infections in dogs". Research in Veterinary Science. 49 (3): 378–379. PMID 2267429.