Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Amphotericin B Lipid Complex is dosed at 1–1.5 mg/kg IV q48h or 3x/week in cats, per Foy DS, Trepanier LA. Antifungal Treatment of Small Animal Veterinary Patients. Veterinary Clinics of North America-Small Animal Practice. 2010;40(6):1171-1188. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.07.006 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.103 (2026-08-01). — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.77, Amphotericin B monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.74, Amphotericin B monograph spanning p.74-77; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Amphotericin B Lipid Complex is used in cats for Systemic fungal infections. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amphotericin B Lipid Complex in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Abelcet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–1.5 mg/kg |
| q48h or 3x/week |
| Cumulative dose variable |
| Systemic fungal infections |
| Moderate |
| Foy DS, Trepanier LA. Antifungal Treatment of Small Animal Veterinary Patients. Veterinary Clinics of North America-Small Animal Practice. 2010;40(6):1171-1188. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2010.07.006 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.103 (2026-08-01). — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.77, Amphotericin B monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.74, Amphotericin B monograph spanning p.74-77; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5–0.8 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.43 | subcutaneous alternative): Conventional amphotericin: 0.5-0.8 mg/kg added to 400-50 |
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Binds ergosterol creating membrane pores. Lipid complex formulation reduces nephrotoxicity by preferentially distributing to RES tissues.
Less nephrotoxic than conventional amphotericin B but still significant. Infusion reactions. Monitor renal function and electrolytes.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amphotericin B Lipid Complex dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 1–1.5 mg/kg q48h or 3x/week. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amphotericin B Lipid Complex in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Amphotericin B Lipid Complex in cats include: Cumulative dose variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amphotericin B Lipid Complex is indicated in cats for: Systemic fungal infections.
These are general warnings for Amphotericin B Lipid Complex across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Less nephrotoxic than conventional amphotericin B but still significant. Infusion reactions. Monitor renal function and electrolytes.
Why a species-specific page? Amphotericin B Lipid Complex pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.