Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Amphotericin B Liposomal is dosed at 1–3 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). — 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 Liposomal is used in cats for Invasive 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 Liposomal in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: AmBisome
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–3 mg/kg | q48h or 3x/week | Cumulative dose variable |
| Invasive 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). — 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 |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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-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 Liposomal dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 1–3 mg/kg q48h or 3x/week. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amphotericin B Liposomal in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Amphotericin B Liposomal in cats include: Cumulative dose variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amphotericin B Liposomal is indicated in cats for: Invasive fungal infections.
These are general warnings for Amphotericin B Liposomal across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Least nephrotoxic amphotericin B formulation. Still monitor renal function. Infusion reactions less common. Preferred formulation in veterinary practice.
Why a species-specific page? Amphotericin B Liposomal 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.