Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Itraconazole is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q24h in rabbits, per Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th [ed.] — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.846 (2026-08-01).. Itraconazole is used in rabbits for Dermatophytosis, systemic mycoses. Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Itraconazole in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Sporanox, Itrafungol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | Weeks | Dermatophytosis, systemic mycoses | Extrapolated | Plumb DC. Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th [ed.] — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.846 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Lipophilic with high tissue concentrations.
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 rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Itraconazole dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Itraconazole in rabbits: PO.
Cited course lengths for Itraconazole in rabbits include: Weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Itraconazole is indicated in rabbits for: Dermatophytosis, systemic mycoses.
These are general warnings for Itraconazole across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
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 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.