Eprinomectin

Eprinomectin (MK-397) is an avermectin used as a veterinary topical endectocide.[2] It is a mixture of two chemical compounds, eprinomectin B1a and B1b.

Eprinomectin B1a
Clinical data
Trade namesEprinex
Other names4"-epi-acetylamino-4"-deoxy-avermectin B1a
(4"R)-4"-(acetylamino)-5-O-demethyl-4"-deoxyavermectin A1a
Routes of
administration
Topical
ATCvet code
  • QP54AA04 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability29%[1]
Protein binding>99%[1]
Onset of action24 hours[1]
Elimination half-life8–36 days[1]
Duration of action7–10 days[1]
ExcretionFaeces (17–19.8%), urine (0.35%), milk (0.32–0.54%)[1]
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC50H75NO14
Molar mass914.143 g/mol
3D model (JSmol)
Eprinomectin B1b
Clinical data
Other names4"-epi-acetylamino-4"-deoxy-avermectin B1b
ATC code
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
KEGG
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC49H73NO14
Molar mass900.1 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

References

  1. "Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products: Eprinomectin" (PDF). The European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products. June 1996. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  2. Shoop WL, Egerton JR, Eary CH, Haines HW, Michael BF, Mrozik H, et al. (November 1996). "Eprinomectin: a novel avermectin for use as a topical endectocide for cattle". International Journal for Parasitology. 26 (11): 1237–42. doi:10.1016/s0020-7519(96)00123-3. PMID 9024867.
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