Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Amlodipine is dosed at 0.1–0.4 mg/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per 280. Fink D, Mans C. Use of amlodipine in psittacine birds: 5 cases (2010-2018). J Avian Med Surg; 2021:155-160. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1647/19-00016. Amlodipine is used in african grey parrots for Systemic hypertension. 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 Amlodipine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Norvasc
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.4 mg/kg | q24h | Systemic hypertension | Moderate | 280. Fink D, Mans C. Use of amlodipine in psittacine birds: 5 cases (2010-2018). J Avian Med Surg; 2021:155-160. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.489 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1647/19-00016 |
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Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. Relaxes vascular smooth muscle, reducing peripheral vascular resistance and systemic blood pressure.
First-line antihypertensive in cats. Monitor blood pressure during dose titration. Hypotension at excessive doses. May cause gingival hyperplasia with prolonged use.
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.
Amlodipine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.1–0.4 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amlodipine in african grey parrots: PO.
Amlodipine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Systemic hypertension.
These are general warnings for Amlodipine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line antihypertensive in cats. Monitor blood pressure during dose titration. Hypotension at excessive doses. May cause gingival hyperplasia with prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Amlodipine 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.