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Ketoconazole
Nizoral
Drug Class
Routes
PO
Indications
blastomycosisCushing's (off-label)DermatophytosisMalasseziaMalassezia dermatitisSystemic fungal infections
Species with Ketoconazole dosing data (5 dose rules)
Evidence levels across 5 dose rules
Strong×1Moderate×3Weak×1
Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.
Backed by 2 published primary sources
- · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (2 of 5 cited rules)
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12-24h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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