Veterinary Drugs and Treatments
Melarsomine is indicated for the treatment of stabilized class I, II,
and III heartworm
disease caused by immature (4 month old, stage
L5) to mature adult infections of D. immitis in dogs. When compared
with thiacetarsamide, melarsomine appears to be more efficacious,
less irritating
to tissues, and does not cause hepatic necrosis.
Melarsomine may also be useful for treating ferrets; it has been
suggested to contact the manufacturer before using the drug in this
species.
