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Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

TOPICAL

Indications

hookwormsRoundwormstapeworms

Mechanism of Action

Emodepside acts on latrophilin receptors causing nematode paralysis; praziquantel disrupts cestode tegument. Combination covers roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.

Side effects & warnings

Cats only (FDA-approved). Topical application avoids pilling difficulty. Do not apply to broken skin. Oral ingestion during grooming may cause hypersalivation.

Species with Emodepside-Praziquantel Topical dosing data (1 dose rule)

Cat (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Cat (Domestic)TOPICAL0 weight-based pipetteSingle application; repeat in 30 days if neededStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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