Morantel Explained

Morantel is an anthelmintic drug used for the removal of parasitic worms in livestock. It affects the nervous system of worms given the drug is an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase.[1] It is derived in part from 3-methylthiophene. Morantel is closely related to pyrantel.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MORANTEL: SAFETY SUMMARY for VETERINARY use in Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Horses. Poisoning, intoxication, overdose, antidote . PARASITIPEDIA.net. 2018-02-21.
  2. Book: Swanston, Jonathan . Thiophene . Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry . Wiley-VCH . Weinheim . 2006 . 10.1002/14356007.a26_793.pub2. 3527306730 . .

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