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Nitroscanate

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

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

PO

Indications

Mixed helminth infections

Mechanism of Action

Uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in parasites, depleting their energy. Effective against roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms.

Side effects & warnings

Vomiting possible. Give with food. Available in some countries outside US. Single-dose treatment.

Species with Nitroscanate dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

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

Backed by a published primary source

  • · BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO50 mg/kgSingle doseModerateBSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO50 mg/kgSingle doseModerateBSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

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