- Fenbendazole
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IUPAC_name = methyl "N"-(6-phenylsulfanyl-1"H"-benzoimidazol-
2-yl)carbamate
CAS_number = 43210-67-9
ATC_prefix = P02
ATC_suffix = CA06
PubChem = 3334
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C=15|H=13|N=3|O=2|S=1
molecular_weight = 299.349 g/mol
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routes_of_administration =Fenbendazole (Hoechst brand names Panacur and Safe-Guard,
Intervet Panacur and Panacur Rabbit) is a broad spectrumbenzimidazole anthelmintic used against gastrointestinal parasites includingroundworm s,hookworm s,whipworm s, the taenia species oftapeworm s,pinworm s,aelurostrongylus ,paragonimiasis ,strongyle s andstrongyloide s and can be administered tosheep ,cattle ,horse s,fish ,dog s,cat s,rabbits and seals. Drug interactions may occur if using bromsalan flukicides (Dibromsalan, Tribromsalan). Abortions in cattle and death in sheep have been reported after using these medications together. (Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Fifth Edition. 2005)External links
* [http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/fenbendazole-panacur/page1.aspx PetPlace Drug Library]
* [http://www.3dchem.com/moremolecules.asp?ID=322&othername=Panacur 3Dchem.com – Chemical structure]
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