Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Micafungin is dosed at 1–3 mg/kg IV q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Micafungin is used in dogs for Invasive fungal infections. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Micafungin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Mycamine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–3 mg/kg | q24h | 14-21 days | Invasive fungal infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase. Active against Candida and Aspergillus. Does not require dose adjustment for renal impairment.
Limited veterinary data. Hepatotoxicity possible. Monitor liver enzymes. Not effective against Cryptococcus or Zygomycetes.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Micafungin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 1–3 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Micafungin in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Micafungin in dogs include: 14-21 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Micafungin is indicated in dogs for: Invasive fungal infections.
These are general warnings for Micafungin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Limited veterinary data. Hepatotoxicity possible. Monitor liver enzymes. Not effective against Cryptococcus or Zygomycetes.
Why a species-specific page? Micafungin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.