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trichlorfon
[tri-klor′fon] metrifonate. Also spelled trichlorphon. metrifonate [met″rĭ-fo´nāt] an organophosphorous compound having potent anticholinesterase activity; used topically against ectoparasites and internally as an anthelmintic, especially effective against Schistosoma haematobium.
trichlorfon an organophosphorus insecticide and anthelmintic, used in horses, often in combination with other anthelmintics, for treatment of endoparasites and cutaneous habronemiasis. Also used in dogs against whipworms and as a pour-on in cattle for control of warble flies. It is used in fishponds and commercial fish farms to control anchorworms, gill flukes and lice. Called also metrifonate. trichlorphon, trichlorfon an organophosphorus compound used as an anthelmintic. It is toxic for sheep at recommended dose rates and is also hazardous for cattle. In pregnant sows it causes congenital cerebellar agenesis in the piglets and has been associated with left laryngeal hypoplasia in young horses. A solution of the compound is unstable and should be discarded if not used on the same day as the metabolite is toxic. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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