Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Amphotericin B Liposomal is dosed at 1–4 mg/kg Nebulization 15-60 min per treatment; repeat q4-12h in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, Table 5.8 (corpus PDF pp.465-467); located 2026-08-06 by chapter-governed table: this table is in the chapter covering this species and names this drug. NOTE: the served figure was matched against the table as a whole, not against this drug's own row, so confirm the number on the page before relying on it. The held copy has no printed page numbers, so the numbered table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Amphotericin B Liposomal is used in african grey parrots for Systemic aspergillosis. Routes documented in african grey parrots: Nebulization. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amphotericin B Liposomal in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: AmBisome
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebulization | 1–4 mg/kg | 15-60 min per treatment; repeat q4-12h | Until resolution |
| Systemic aspergillosis |
| Moderate |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, Table 5.8 (corpus PDF pp.465-467); located 2026-08-06 by chapter-governed table: this table is in the chapter covering this species and names this drug. NOTE: the served figure was matched against the table as a whole, not against this drug's own row, so confirm the number on the page before relying on it. The held copy has no printed page numbers, so the numbered table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100–300 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.288 | [Generic nystatin suspension 100,000 lU/ml: 0.1 ml per Budgerigar; 0.3 ml per Cockatiel] Amphotericin B: 100-300 mg/kg orally q12h [Fungilin oral suspension 100 mg/ml (Bristol-Myer |
| 1.5 | IV | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.313 | 1.5 mg/kg i.v. q8h for 3 days 1 mg/kg intratracheal^ q8h-q12h Megabacteriosis: 100-300 mg/kg orally q12h-q24h | Nephrotoxic (unless oral). Use with care. Concurrent fluid therapy a |
| 1 | IT | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.313 | 1.5 mg/kg i.v. q8h for 3 days 1 mg/kg intratracheal^ q8h-q12h Megabacteriosis: 100-300 mg/kg orally q12h-q24h | Nephrotoxic (unless oral). Use with care. Concurrent fluid therapy a |
| 100–300 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets) |
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Liposomal encapsulation targets drug to fungal cells while reducing exposure to mammalian cell membranes. Binds ergosterol causing membrane disruption.
Least nephrotoxic amphotericin B formulation. Still monitor renal function. Infusion reactions less common. Preferred formulation in veterinary practice.
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.
Amphotericin B Liposomal dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: Nebulization 1–4 mg/kg 15-60 min per treatment; repeat q4-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amphotericin B Liposomal in african grey parrots: Nebulization.
Cited course lengths for Amphotericin B Liposomal in african grey parrots include: Until resolution. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amphotericin B Liposomal is indicated in african grey parrots for: Systemic aspergillosis.
These are general warnings for Amphotericin B Liposomal across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Least nephrotoxic amphotericin B formulation. Still monitor renal function. Infusion reactions less common. Preferred formulation in veterinary practice.
Why a species-specific page? Amphotericin B Liposomal 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.
| 100-300 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h for Macrorhabdus infection, although resistance has been reported a |
| Dose (mg/ml) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | PO | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.288 | [Generic nystatin suspension 100,000 lU/ml: 0.1 ml per Budgerigar; 0.3 ml per Cockatiel] Amphotericin B: 100-300 mg/kg orally q12h [Fungilin oral suspension 100 mg/ml (Bristol-Myer |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.