Butamisole hydrochloride

 Chemical group: Imidazothiazole

Trade names: Styquin  (no longer sold in the United States)

Mode of action: Probably similar to other imidazothiazoles, i.e.: Acetylcholine agonist and depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent

Pharmacokinetics: ?

Dose: 2.4 mg/kg (SC) Use in dogs over 8 weeks of age.

Toxicity: Incoordination, emesis, tremors, convulsions, and death were seen in dogs given 3 to 4 times the recommended dose. LD50 in dogs is 11.25 mg/kg

Parasite Targets: Trichuris vulpis, Ancylostoma caninum

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