Question 1

What is Emodepside Oral used for?

Accepted Answer

Emodepside Oral is indicated for: Nematode infections, Nematode infections (multi-drug resistant).

Question 2

What routes can Emodepside Oral be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Emodepside Oral dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Emodepside Oral dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Emodepside Oral a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Emodepside Oral is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Emodepside Oral?

Accepted Answer

Generally well tolerated. Effective against larval stages. Some strains of ivermectin-resistant parasites remain susceptible. P-glycoprotein substrate.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Emodepside Oral?

Accepted Answer

Generally well tolerated. Effective against larval stages. Some strains of ivermectin-resistant parasites remain susceptible. P-glycoprotein substrate.

Question 7

How does Emodepside Oral work?

Accepted Answer

Acts on latrophilin receptors (SLO-1 K+ channels) in nematode neuromuscular junction, causing flaccid paralysis. Novel mechanism without cross-resistance to other anthelmintics.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.45 mg/kg	Single dose	Moderate	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.45 mg/kg	Single dose	Moderate	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

Emodepside Oral

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Species with Emodepside Oral dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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