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Nitenpyram

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

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

PO

Indications

Flea treatmentImmediate flea kill

Mechanism of Action

Neonicotinoid insecticide that acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insect nervous system. Rapid flea kill within 30 minutes.

Side effects & warnings

Very short duration (24 hours). Safe in puppies/kittens >4 weeks and >0.9kg. Rapid flea death may cause transient itching from dying fleas.

Species with Nitenpyram dosing data (3 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)Rabbit (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Strong×2Moderate×1

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

Backed by 2 published primary sources

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

Free-tier preview — dog and cat dosing. Pro and Student unlock all 3 species including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO1 mg/kgonce daily as neededStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO1 mg/kgonce daily as neededStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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