Doramectin
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Doramectin
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| Formula | C50H74O14 |
| Mol. mass | 899.114 |
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| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
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| Legal status |
Veterinary use only |
| Routes | Injection and Topical |
Doramectine (Dectomax) is a veterinary drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of parasites such as gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eyeworms, grubs, sucking lice and mange mites in cattle.[1]
It is available in 2 dosage forms: injection and a 5 mg/ml topical solution.
Doramectine is a derivative of ivermectin.
[edit] References
- ^ Pfizer Animal Health. "DECTOMAX Injectable." Last accessed July 14, 2007.
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