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Which antimicrobials are included in the family Ionophores?
Which antimicrobials are included in the family Ionophores?
Lasalocid, monensin, narasin, salinomycin
According to Ionophores rank in the WHO list of medically important antimicrobials, they are authorized for human use
According to Ionophores rank in the WHO list of medically important antimicrobials, they are authorized for human use
False (B)
What is a key pharmacokinetic characteristic of ionophores?
What is a key pharmacokinetic characteristic of ionophores?
- They accumulate in tissues over time
- They are poorly absorbed in monogastric animals
- They have good and rapid oral bioavailability in monogastric animals (correct)
- They are excreted unchanged in urine
What is the primary function of ionophores in bacterial cells?
What is the primary function of ionophores in bacterial cells?
What is the primary route of elimination for ionophores after extensive hepatic metabolism?
What is the primary route of elimination for ionophores after extensive hepatic metabolism?
Why are horses more susceptible to ionophore toxicity?
Why are horses more susceptible to ionophore toxicity?
What is an important drug interaction concern with ionophores?
What is an important drug interaction concern with ionophores?
How do ionophores disrupt bacterial cell membranes?
How do ionophores disrupt bacterial cell membranes?
What clinical signs may occur if ionophores and pleuromutilins are used too closely together?
What clinical signs may occur if ionophores and pleuromutilins are used too closely together?
What are the adverse effects of ionophores? (Hint two)
What are the adverse effects of ionophores? (Hint two)
Which of the following statements is FALSE about the adverse effects about Ionophores?
Which of the following statements is FALSE about the adverse effects about Ionophores?
What is the spectrum of activity of ionophores?
What is the spectrum of activity of ionophores?
There are oral formulations of ionophores in veterinary medicine for food animals
There are oral formulations of ionophores in veterinary medicine for food animals
In food animals, ionophores are commonly used for which purposes?
In food animals, ionophores are commonly used for which purposes?
What is the primary clinical use of ionophores in poultry?
What is the primary clinical use of ionophores in poultry?
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Ionophore Antimicrobials
Ionophore Antimicrobials
Lasalocid, monensin, narasin, and salinomycin.
Ionophores and Human Use
Ionophores and Human Use
Ionophores are not authorized for human use.
Ionophore Bioavailability
Ionophore Bioavailability
Ionophores have good and rapid oral bioavailability in monogastric animals.
Ionophore Function
Ionophore Function
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Ionophore Elimination
Ionophore Elimination
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Ionophore Toxicity in Horses
Ionophore Toxicity in Horses
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Ionophore Drug Interaction
Ionophore Drug Interaction
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