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US brand names:Berenil, Ganaseg
Diminazene is dosed at 3.5 mg/kg IM once, may repeat in 24h in dogs, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds to kinetoplast DNA minor groove of trypanosomes and Babesia. Inhibits DNA synthesis and aerobic glycolysis.
Narrow therapeutic index. CNS toxicity at high doses. Pain at injection site. Used for babesiosis and trypanosomosis in livestock. Not licensed in USA.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IM | 3.5 mg/kg | once, may repeat in 24h | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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