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Aminophylline is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q8-12h in african grey parrots, per Lichtenberger M. Treatment of respiratory inhalant toxins in 4 psittacine birds. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2003:39-43. / 420. Huckabee JR. Raptor therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:91-116. / 939. Tully TN. Therapeutics. In: Tully TN, Shane SM, eds. Ratite Management, Medicine, and Surgery; Krieger Publishing, Malabar, FL; 1996:155-163. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor and adenosine receptor antagonist. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, stimulates respiratory drive, and has mild diuretic effect.
Narrow therapeutic index. Monitor for tachycardia, GI upset, CNS stimulation, and seizures. Avoid concurrent fluoroquinolones (decreased metabolism). IV administration must be slow.
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