Fluralaner


Fluralaner is a systemic insecticide and acaricide that is administered orally. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it under the trade name Bravecto for flea treatment in dogs in May 2014. The EU approved the drug in February 2014. Australia approved it for the treatment and prevention of ticks and fleas on dogs in January 2015.

Mode of action

Fluralaner inhibits γ-aminobutyric acid -gated chloride channels and L-glutamate-gated chloride channels. Potency of fluralaner is comparable to fipronil.