Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Amphotericin B Lipid Complex is used in dog for Systemic fungal infections (blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, aspergillosis). Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amphotericin B Lipid Complex in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Abelcet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–3 mg/kg | q48h or 3x/week | Cumulative dose 12-27 mg/kg total | Systemic fungal infections (blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, aspergillosis) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 dog — 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.