Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Amphotericin B is dosed at 1.25–2.5 mg/kg SC q24h in guinea pigs, per Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.770 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.1 (Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Rodents.a). Amphotericin B is used in guinea pigs for Cryptococcosis. Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amphotericin B in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fungizone, Abelcet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1.25–2.5 mg/kg | q24h | Cryptococcosis | Weak | Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.770 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.1 (Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Rodents.a). |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25–2.5 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.21 | 1.25-2.5 mg/kg s.c. q24h for cryptococcosis |
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Typical range: 0.7–1.2 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, creating pores that cause leakage of intracellular contents and cell death.
Severely nephrotoxic (conventional form). Lipid formulations reduce nephrotoxicity but are expensive. Pre-hydrate with IV saline. Monitor BUN/creatinine and potassium. Fever, vomiting during infusion common. Reserved for systemic mycoses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for guinea pigs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amphotericin B dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC 1.25–2.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amphotericin B in guinea pigs: SC.
Amphotericin B is indicated in guinea pigs for: Cryptococcosis.
These are general warnings for Amphotericin B across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Severely nephrotoxic (conventional form). Lipid formulations reduce nephrotoxicity but are expensive. Pre-hydrate with IV saline. Monitor BUN/creatinine and potassium. Fever, vomiting during infusion common. Reserved for systemic mycoses.
Why a species-specific page? Amphotericin B pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in guinea pigs — 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.