Voriconazole Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses By Weight
Important Safety Information
Cats: Administer a loading dose of 25 mg per cat (range 4.2-4.6 mg/kg) PO, followed by 12.5 mg (2-2.3 mg/kg) every other day.
Birds: Administer as powder or crushed tablets mixed with water in a liquid suspension (0.5 mg/mL).
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects with multiple dosing.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 872-874
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 5-6 mg/kg | q12h |
| Cats | PO | 2-2.3 mg/kg | Every other day (after loading dose) |
| Birds | PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | PO | 2-4 mg/kg | q24h or 3 mg/kg q12h |
| IV | 1.5 mg/kg | q24h |