Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
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).. Aminophylline is used in african grey parrots for Bronchodilation. Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aminophylline in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | As needed | Bronchodilation | Extrapolated | 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). |
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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.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aminophylline dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aminophylline in african grey parrots: PO.
Cited course lengths for Aminophylline in african grey parrots include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Aminophylline is indicated in african grey parrots for: Bronchodilation.
These are general warnings for Aminophylline across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Narrow therapeutic index. Monitor for tachycardia, GI upset, CNS stimulation, and seizures. Avoid concurrent fluoroquinolones (decreased metabolism). IV administration must be slow.
Why a species-specific page? Aminophylline pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — 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.