PONAZURIL

Description

Ponazuril is an antiprotozoal agent, specifically a triazine anticoccidial used in veterinary pharmacological research.  It is effective against the apicomplexan group of organisms.  It was originally developed to treat Sarcocystis neurona infections in horses, a parasite causing a neurological disease known as equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).  It has also shown effectiveness against Theileria equi, and Toxoplasma gondii.

Cas Number: 69004-04-2

Molecular Formula:

C₁₈H₁₄F₃N₃O₆S

Molecular Weight: 457.38

Mechanism of Action: Ponazuril, a coccidiostat, are active against the plastic body of the parasite, and inhibit replication of the single-celled parasites

Storage Conditions: 2-8 °C