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Selamectin
Synonym(s): Revolution
Introduction
Name
- Selamectin.
Class of drug
- Avermectin parasiticide.
Description
Chemical name
- (5Z,25S)-25-cyclohexyl-4'-O-de(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-a-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-5-demethoxy-25-de(2-methylpropyl)-22,23-dihydro-5-hydroxyiminoavermectin A1a.
Molecular formula
- C43H63NO11.
Molecular weight
- 770.0.
Physical properties
- White powder.
Storage requirements
- Store in the unopened foil package in a dry place.
- Do not store above 30°C/86°F.
- Highly flammable: keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or other sources of ignition.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Fox-Alvarez W A, Moreno A R & Bush J (2015) Diagnosis and successful surgical removal of an aural ceruminous gland adenocarcinoma in a domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). J Exotic Pet Med 24 (3), 350-355 VetMedResource.
- Fisher M, Beck W & Hutchinson M J (2007) Efficacy and Safety of Selamectin (Stronghold®/Revolution™) Used Off-Label in Exotic Pets. Int J Appl Res Vet Med 5 (3), 87-96 JARVM.
- Miller D S, Eagle R P, Zabel S et al (2006) Efficacy and safety of selamectin in the treatment of Otodectes cynotis infestation in domestic ferrets. Vet Rec 159 (22), 748 VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Meredith A (2015) Ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. Part B: Exotic Pets. 9th edn. BSAVA, UK. pp 195.
- Plumb D (2015) Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook. 8th edn. Wiley-Blackwell. pp 1296.
- Quesenberry K E & Carpenter J W (2004) Formulary. In: Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery. 2nd edn. pp 436-444.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.