Bird · Anas platyrhynchos (domestic/Pekin duck: Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) · typical adult weight 1.00–4.10 kg
Amphotericin B Liposomal is dosed at 3 mg/kg intratracheal single dose studied in ducks, per Phillips A, Fiorello CV, Baden RM, et al. Amphotericin B concentrations in healthy mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) following a single intratracheal dose of liposomal amphotericin B using an atomizer. Med Mycol. 2017;56(3):322-331. doi:10.1093/mmy/myx049 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/28992055. Amphotericin B Liposomal is used in ducks for Aspergillosis of the respiratory tract. Routes documented in ducks: intratracheal. A typical adult duck weighs 1.00–4.10 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amphotericin B Liposomal in ducks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: AmBisome
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| intratracheal | 3 mg/kg | single dose studied | Aspergillosis of the respiratory tract | Moderate | Phillips A, Fiorello CV, Baden RM, et al. Amphotericin B concentrations in healthy mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) following a single intratracheal dose of liposomal amphotericin B using an atomizer. Med Mycol. 2017;56(3):322-331. doi:10.1093/mmy/myx049 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/28992055 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 6.2 | 3 mg/kg intratracheal via atomizer |
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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 ducks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amphotericin B Liposomal dose range in ducks, with cited source references: intratracheal 3 mg/kg single dose studied. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amphotericin B Liposomal in ducks: intratracheal.
Amphotericin B Liposomal is indicated in ducks for: Aspergillosis of the respiratory tract.
These are general warnings for Amphotericin B Liposomal across species; consult the duck 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 ducks — 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.