Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Voriconazole is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 47 days in bearded dragons, per 474. Van Waeyenberghe L, Baert K, Pasmans F, et al. Voriconazole, a safe alternative for treating infections caused by the Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). Med Mycol. 2010;48:880-885. / 427. Sim RR. Voriconazole. J Exot Pet Med. 2016;25:342- — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.223 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Voriconazole is used in bearded dragons for Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (yellow fungus disease). Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Voriconazole in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vfend
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q24h x 47 days | Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (yellow fungus disease) | Weak | 474. Van Waeyenberghe L, Baert K, Pasmans F, et al. Voriconazole, a safe alternative for treating infections caused by the Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps). Med Mycol. 2010;48:880-885. / 427. Sim RR. Voriconazole. J Exot Pet Med. 2016;25:342- — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.223 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase), blocking ergosterol synthesis. Broader spectrum than fluconazole including Aspergillus.
Drug of choice for aspergillosis. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Many CYP-mediated drug interactions. Visual disturbances in humans. Non-linear pharmacokinetics in some species.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Voriconazole dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q24h x 47 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Voriconazole in bearded dragons: PO.
Voriconazole is indicated in bearded dragons for: Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (yellow fungus disease).
These are general warnings for Voriconazole across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Drug of choice for aspergillosis. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Many CYP-mediated drug interactions. Visual disturbances in humans. Non-linear pharmacokinetics in some species.
Why a species-specific page? Voriconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.