ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/isavuconazole
US brand names:Cresemba
Isavuconazole is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q24-48h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase (CYP51), blocking ergosterol synthesis. Broad-spectrum triazole with activity against Aspergillus and Mucorales.
Hepatotoxicity — monitor LFTs. QTc shortening (unlike other azoles). Drug interactions via CYP3A4. Limited but growing veterinary data.
Species references:All Bearded Dragon drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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