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Oxantel Pamoate

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

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

PO

Indications

Whipworm (rare in cats)Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis)

Mechanism of Action

Nicotinic receptor agonist causing depolarizing neuromuscular blockade in whipworms. Selective for Trichuris spp. due to poor absorption.

Side effects & warnings

Usually combined with pyrantel for broader spectrum. GI upset rare. Minimal systemic absorption (acts locally in colon).

Species with Oxantel Pamoate dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Extrapolated×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 (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO20 mg/kgSingle dose, repeat in 3 weeksModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO20 mg/kgSingle doseExtrapolatedPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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