Uses
Emodepside-d6 is an isotopic labeled compound of Emodepside; an anthelmintic drug very active against gastrointestinal nematodes.
Definition
ChEBI: A cyclooctadepsipeptide consisting of D-lactoyl, N-methyl-L-leucyl, 3-[4-(4-morpholinyl)phenyl]-D-lactoyl, N-methyl-L-leucyl, D-lact
yl, N-methyl-L-leucyl, 3-[4-(4-morpholinyl)phenyl]-D-lactoyl, and N-methyl-L-leucyl residues joined in sequence to give a 24-membered macrocycle. An anthelmintic, it i
used with praziquantel for the treatment and control of hookworm, roundworm and tapeworm infections in cats.
Veterinary Drugs and Treatments
Emodepside/Praziquantel topical solution (Profender?) is indicated
for the treatment and control of hookworm infections caused by
Ancylostoma tubaeforme (adults, immature adults, and fourth stage
larvae), roundworm infections caused by Toxocara cati (adults and
fourth stage larvae), and tapeworm infections caused by Dipylidium
caninum (adults) and Taenia taeniaeformis (adults) in cats.
