Esafoxolaner is an aryl isoxazoline ectoparasiticide component of the veterinary topical combination product NexGard Combo for cats. In that product it is co-formulated with eprinomectin and praziquantel for broad parasite prevention/control indications including fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites. It is used in veterinary medicine under prescription oversight.
- Drug Class
- Aryl isoxazoline ectoparasiticide
- Approval Status
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Marketed veterinary prescription product component
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits insect/acarine ligand-gated chloride channels (especially GABA-gated), causing CNS hyperexcitation and parasite death
Indications
- \As part of NexGard Combo in cats: prevention of heartworm disease and treatment/control of roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, fleas and selected ticks\