Imidocarb Explained

Imidocarb is a urea derivative used in veterinary medicine as an antiprotozoal agent for the treatment of infection with Babesia (babesiosis) and other parasites.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Mechanism of action

Imidocarb is anticholinergic; it inhibits acetylcholinesterase.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. 608109 . 1977 . Hashemi-Fesharki . R . Studies on imidocarb dihydrochloride in experimental Babesia ovis infection in splenectomized lambs . 133 . 6 . 609–14 . The British Veterinary Journal. 10.1016/S0007-1935(17)33941-6 .
2. 1212605 . 1975 . Hashemi-Fesharki . R . Studies on imidocarb dihydrochloride in experimental Babesia bigemina infection in calves . 131 . 6 . 666–72 . The British Veterinary Journal. 10.1016/S0007-1935(17)35138-2 .
3. 7216881 . 1980 . Kuttler . KL . Pharmacotherapeutics of drugs used in treatment of anaplasmosis and babesiosis . 176 . 10 Spec No . 1103–8 . Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
4. Web site: Imidocarb . November 23, 2024 . DrugBank.
5. Book: Papich, Mark G. . Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs . 4th . 2016 . 391–392 . 978-0-323-24485-5 . . 10.1016/B978-0-323-24485-5.00304-1.