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US brand names:AmBisome
Amphotericin B Liposomal is dosed at 1–4 mg/kg Nebulization 15-60 min per treatment; repeat q4-12h in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, Table 5.8. NOTE: the served figure was matched against the table as a whole, not against this drug's own row, so confirm the number on the page before relying on it. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Liposomal encapsulation targets drug to fungal cells while reducing exposure to mammalian cell membranes. Binds ergosterol causing membrane disruption.
Least nephrotoxic amphotericin B formulation. Still monitor renal function. Infusion reactions less common. Preferred formulation in veterinary practice.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Duck drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 1–5 mg/kg | q48h or 3x/week | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.74, Amphotericin B monograph spanning p.74-77.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 1–3 mg/kg | q48h or 3x/week | 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 — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.74, Amphotericin B monograph spanning p.74-77. |
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