Question 1

What is Ponazuril (Livestock) used for?

Accepted Answer

Ponazuril (Livestock) is indicated for: Coccidiosis in calves, EPM (Sarcocystis neurona), Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).

Question 2

What routes can Ponazuril (Livestock) be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Ponazuril (Livestock) dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Ponazuril (Livestock) dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cattle (Beef/Dairy), Horse (Equine).

Question 4

Is Ponazuril (Livestock) a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Ponazuril (Livestock) is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Ponazuril (Livestock)?

Accepted Answer

Extra-label use in livestock. Primarily used in calves and lambs for coccidiosis treatment and prevention. Long half-life allows single-dose protocols.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Ponazuril (Livestock)?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Ponazuril (Livestock): Extra-label use in livestock. Primarily used in calves and lambs for coccidiosis treatment and prevention. Long half-life allows single-dose protocols.

Question 7

How does Ponazuril (Livestock) work?

Accepted Answer

Active metabolite of toltrazuril. Inhibits mitochondrial enzyme systems in coccidia, disrupting nuclear division and mitochondrial function in all intracellular stages.

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