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Fipronil
Synonym(s): Frotline
Introduction
Name
- Fipronil.
Class of drug
- Phenylpyrazole antiparasitic agent.
Description
Chemical name
- 5-amino-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4-(trifluoromethylsulfinyl)pyrazole-3-carbonitrile.
Molecular formula
- C12H4Cl2F6N4OS.
Molecular weight
- 437.14.
Physical properties
- White powder.
Storage requirements
- Store in a cool, dry area, away from food and feedstuffs.
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.
- Farmaki R, Simou C, Papadopoulos E et al (2013) Effectiveness of a single application of 0.25% fipronil solution for the treatment of hirstiellosis in captive green iguanas (Iguana iguana): an open-label study. Parasitol 140 (9), 1144-1148 PubMed.
- Burridge M J, Peter T F, Allan S A et al (2002) Evaluation of safety and efficacy of acaricides for control of the African tortoise tick (Amblyomma marmoreum) on leopard tortoises (Geochelone pardalis). J Zoo Wildl Med 33 (1), 52-57 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Plumb D C (2015) Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook. 8th edn. Wiley-Blackwell, USA. pp 1296.
- Carpenter J W & Marion C J (2013) Exotic Animal Formulary. 4th edn. Saunders, USA.
- Mader D R (2006) Ed Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders Elsevier, USA. pp 1242.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.