Bird · Cacatua alba · typical adult weight 0.40–0.70 kg
Amphotericin B is dosed at 1 mg/kg intratracheal q8-12h in umbrella cockatoos, per 745. Redig P. Infectious diseases; fungal diseases. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine; Harcourt Publishers, London, UK; 2000:275-291. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.424 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Amphotericin B is used in umbrella cockatoos for Aspergillosis. Routes documented in umbrella cockatoos: intratracheal. A typical adult umbrella cockatoo weighs 0.40–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amphotericin B in umbrella cockatoos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fungizone, Abelcet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| intratracheal | 1 mg/kg | q8-12h | Aspergillosis | Weak | 745. Redig P. Infectious diseases; fungal diseases. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine; Harcourt Publishers, London, UK; 2000:275-291. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.424 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, creating pores that cause leakage of intracellular contents and cell death.
Severely nephrotoxic (conventional form). Lipid formulations reduce nephrotoxicity but are expensive. Pre-hydrate with IV saline. Monitor BUN/creatinine and potassium. Fever, vomiting during infusion common. Reserved for systemic mycoses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for umbrella cockatoos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amphotericin B dose range in umbrella cockatoos, with cited source references: intratracheal 1 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amphotericin B in umbrella cockatoos: intratracheal.
Amphotericin B is indicated in umbrella cockatoos for: Aspergillosis.
These are general warnings for Amphotericin B across species; consult the umbrella cockatoo dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Severely nephrotoxic (conventional form). Lipid formulations reduce nephrotoxicity but are expensive. Pre-hydrate with IV saline. Monitor BUN/creatinine and potassium. Fever, vomiting during infusion common. Reserved for systemic mycoses.
Why a species-specific page? Amphotericin B pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in umbrella cockatoos — 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.