Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Amphotericin B Liposomal is dosed at 1–5 mg/kg IV q48h or 3x/week in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Amphotericin B Liposomal is used in dogs for Invasive fungal infections. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amphotericin B Liposomal in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: AmBisome
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–5 mg/kg | q48h or 3x/week | Cumulative dose 24-30 mg/kg total | Invasive fungal infections | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amphotericin B Liposomal dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 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 Liposomal in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Amphotericin B Liposomal in dogs include: Cumulative dose 24-30 mg/kg total. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amphotericin B Liposomal is indicated in dogs for: Invasive fungal infections.
These are general warnings for Amphotericin B Liposomal across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.