Difference between revisions of "Morantel"

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These belong to the tetrahydropyrimidines class of drugs and a known by farmers as yellow drenches. The product code in the UK is '''2-LM'''.
 
These belong to the tetrahydropyrimidines class of drugs and a known by farmers as yellow drenches. The product code in the UK is '''2-LM'''.
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==Levamisole==
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* This is one of the most widely used anthelmintics and can be given orally, by injection or as a pour on.
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* It is active against adult '''[[Nematodes]]''', but has limited action against the larval stages, especially the hypobiotic phase.

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These belong to the tetrahydropyrimidines class of drugs and a known by farmers as yellow drenches. The product code in the UK is 2-LM.


Levamisole

  • This is one of the most widely used anthelmintics and can be given orally, by injection or as a pour on.
  • It is active against adult Nematodes, but has limited action against the larval stages, especially the hypobiotic phase.