Macrocyclic lactones in antiparasitic therapy / edited by J. Vercruysse and R.S. Rew.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Vercruysse, J. (Jozef)

Rew, Robert S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Avermectins.

Lactones.

Macrocyclic compounds.

Antiparasitic agents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (446 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxon, UK ; New York, NY : CABI Pub., c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Macrocyclic lactones are chemical compounds that represent the main treatment for parasitic diseases of animals, not only for helminth infections, but also a number of major ectoparasitic infestations. This book provides detailed coverage of the basic science of these drugs.

Contents:

Contributors; Preface; 1 Chemistry, Pharmacology and Safety of the Macrocyclic Lactones; 2 Pharmacokinetics of the Macrocyclic Lactones: Conventional Wisdom and New Paradigms; 3 Mode of Action of the Macrocyclic Lactones; 4 Ecological Impact of Macrocyclic Lactones on Dung Fauna; 5 Resistance Against Macrocyclic Lactones; 6 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Cattle; 7 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Sheep and Goats; 8 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Horses; 9 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Pigs

10 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones in the Control and Prevention of Heartworm and Other Parasites in Dogs and Cats11 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Domesticated Wild Ruminants; 12 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Exotic Pets; 13 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Humans; 14 Macrocyclic Lactones as Antiparasitic Agents in the Future; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-83358-0

9786610833580

0-85199-840-2

OCLC:

476061807