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Lizard Formulary - Antifungals (view source)
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==Antifungals==
Fungal infections are not uncommon in reptiles and can be the primary disease agent or secondary in already compromised individuals. Antifungal drugs may be useful but treatment regimens have not been established adequately.
===Amphotericin-B===
*Potentially nephrotoxic
*Can be used with ketaconazole
*Administer slowly
*0.5 mg/kg IV q48-72h
*5 mg/150ml saline x 1h nebulisation q12h 7d
===Fluconazole===
*5 mg/kg PO q24h
===Griseofulvin===
*Limited success
*20-40 mg/kg PO q72h 5 Rxs
===Itraconazole===
*Has been used in spiny lizards (Sceloporus spp.) at 23.5 mg/kg
===Ketaconazole===
*Potentially hepatotoxic
*15-30 mg/kg PO q24h 2-4w
===Nystatin===
*100,000 IU/kg PO q24h 2-4 w
==Antifungals==
Fungal infections are not uncommon in reptiles and can be the primary disease agent or secondary in already compromised individuals. Antifungal drugs may be useful but treatment regimens have not been established adequately.
===Amphotericin-B===
*Potentially nephrotoxic
*Can be used with ketaconazole
*Administer slowly
*0.5 mg/kg IV q48-72h
*5 mg/150ml saline x 1h nebulisation q12h 7d
===Fluconazole===
*5 mg/kg PO q24h
===Griseofulvin===
*Limited success
*20-40 mg/kg PO q72h 5 Rxs
===Itraconazole===
*Has been used in spiny lizards (Sceloporus spp.) at 23.5 mg/kg
===Ketaconazole===
*Potentially hepatotoxic
*15-30 mg/kg PO q24h 2-4w
===Nystatin===
*100,000 IU/kg PO q24h 2-4 w