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Oxibendazole

Anthelcide

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

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

PO

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Binds parasite beta-tubulin inhibiting microtubule formation and glucose uptake. Effective against adult and larval nematodes.

Side effects & warnings

Primarily used in horses. Wide safety margin. Do not use concurrently with other benzimidazoles.

Species with Oxibendazole dosing data (1 dose rule)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Weak×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
Dog (Domestic)PO15–20 mg/kgonce, repeat in 14 daysWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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