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Amphotericin B Liposomal
AmBisome
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Mechanism of Action
Liposomal encapsulation targets drug to fungal cells while reducing exposure to mammalian cell membranes. Binds ergosterol causing membrane disruption.
Side effects & warnings
Least nephrotoxic amphotericin B formulation. Still monitor renal function. Infusion reactions less common. Preferred formulation in veterinary practice.
Species with Amphotericin B Liposomal dosing data (3 dose rules)
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 3 dose rules
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Backed by 2 published sources
- · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 3 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
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