Caspofungin for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Caspofungin is used in dog for Invasive aspergillosis. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Caspofungin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cancidas
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | 21-42 days | Invasive aspergillosis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall. Broad activity against Candida and Aspergillus species.
Side effects & warnings
Hepatic metabolism. Dose reduction in hepatic impairment. Limited veterinary PK data. May cause histamine-related reactions.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antifungal drugs with dog dosing
Why a species-specific page? Caspofungin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.