Used primarily in veterinary medicine as an antiprotozoal agent to treat and prevent babesiosis in dogs and cattle, caused by Babesia species. It works by targeting the parasite within red blood cells, helping to clear infection and reduce symptoms such as anemia and fever. Also used off-label for the treatment of other protozoal infections like hepatozoonosis in dogs, where it has shown efficacy in improving survival rates when combined with other medications. Administered by injection, it provides prolonged activity due to its slow release from the injection site. Commonly used in endemic areas as part of a preventive strategy, especially in animals at high risk of tick exposure.