Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Amphotericin B is dosed at 1 mg/kg IV q24h in rabbits, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) | Sanati H, Ramos C, Bayer A, et al. Combination therapy with amphotericin B and fluconazole against invasive candidiasis in neutropenic-mouse and infective-endocarditis rabbit models. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1997;41:1345-1348. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.846 — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.77, Amphotericin B monograph spanning p.74-77; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Amphotericin B is used in rabbits for Invasive aspergillosis / severe fungal infection. Routes documented in rabbits: IV. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amphotericin B in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fungizone, Abelcet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1 mg/kg | q24h | Invasive aspergillosis / severe fungal infection | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) | Sanati H, Ramos C, Bayer A, et al. Combination therapy with amphotericin B and fluconazole against invasive candidiasis in neutropenic-mouse and infective-endocarditis rabbit models. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1997;41:1345-1348. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.846 — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.77, Amphotericin B monograph spanning p.74-77; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Rabbits.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.35 | 1 mg/kg i.v. q24h (desoxycholate form) or 5 mg/kg i.v. q24h (liposomal form) |
| 5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.35 | 1 mg/kg i.v. q24h (desoxycholate form) or 5 mg/kg i.v. q24h (liposomal form) |
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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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 rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amphotericin B dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IV 1 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amphotericin B in rabbits: IV.
Amphotericin B is indicated in rabbits for: Invasive aspergillosis / severe fungal infection.
These are general warnings for Amphotericin B across species; consult the rabbit 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 rabbits — 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.