Isavuconazole for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Isavuconazole is used in bearded dragon for Systemic fungal infections. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Isavuconazole in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cresemba
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24-48h | Weeks to months | Systemic fungal infections | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase (CYP51), blocking ergosterol synthesis. Broad-spectrum triazole with activity against Aspergillus and Mucorales.
Side effects & warnings
Hepatotoxicity — monitor LFTs. QTc shortening (unlike other azoles). Drug interactions via CYP3A4. Limited but growing veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antifungal drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Isavuconazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Isavuconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.