The milbemycins are a group of macrolides chemically related to the avermectins and were first isolated in 1972 from Streptomyces hygroscopicus. They are used in veterinary medicine as antiparasitic agents against worms, ticks and fleas. == Mechanism of action == Like avermectins, milbemycins are products of fermentation by Streptomyces species. T...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mil-be-mī′sin Definitions: 1. A macrocyclic lactone (macrolide) antiparasiticide used for prevention of heartworm caused by Dirofilaria immitis, treatment of Toxacara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Trichuris vulpis, and Ancylostoma caninum gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in heartworm-negative dogs; also has activity...
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