Itraconazole for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Itraconazole is used in bearded dragon for Yellow fungus disease, Fungal infections, Systemic fungal infections. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Itraconazole in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Sporanox, Itrafungol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24-48h | Months | Yellow fungus disease | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | Weeks to months | Fungal infections | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24-48h | Weeks to months | Systemic fungal infections | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Lipophilic with high tissue concentrations.
Side effects & warnings
Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
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
Itraconazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Itraconazole 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.