Systemic Fungal Infections in Bearded Dragons

Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg

4 cited drugs treat Systemic Fungal Infections in bearded dragons: Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole.

Disseminated mycoses including blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and aspergillosis. Triazoles (itraconazole, voriconazole) are first-line for most; therapeutic drug monitoring is standard in psittacine and prolonged courses.

The overview above describes Systemic Fungal Infections across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to bearded dragons — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.

Amphotericin B(Fungizone, Abelcet)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
IV	0.5 mg/kg	q48-72h	Systemic mycosis	Weak	63. Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.221 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure.

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Fluconazole(Diflucan)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	5 mg/kg	q24h	Weeks to months	Systemic fungal infections	Extrapolated	Carpenter's 6th ed. Table 4.3 Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles, p.221; identical row in Mader's Table 127.3; Plumb's Fluconazole REPTILES: 'Dermatophytosis in iguanas: 5 mg/kg PO once daily' — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure.

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Itraconazole(Sporanox, Itrafungol)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	5–10 mg/kg	q24-48h	Weeks to months	Systemic fungal infections	Extrapolated	Plumb's Itraconazole REPTILES, printed p.708; Carpenter's 6th ed. p.222 (5 mg/kg PO q24h most species; 10 mg/kg PO q48h x60 days, Parson's chameleon); Mader's Table 127.3 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure.
PO	5–10 mg/kg	q24h	Weeks to months	Fungal infections	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Itraconazole, REPTILES section, printed p.708; Carpenter's 6th ed. p.222; Mader's Table 127.3; EECC — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure.

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Ketoconazole(Nizoral)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	15–30 mg/kg	q24h	Weeks to months	Systemic fungal infections	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, Ketoconazole (Systemic), REPTILES section, printed p.728 (printed 728)Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure.

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All drugs cited for Systemic Fungal Infections →All drugs for Bearded Dragons →

Other conditions in Bearded Dragons

Bacterial Infections Sedation Pain Management Endoparasites Coccidiosis General Anesthesia Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)GI Stasis (Ileus)

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