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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.424 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328. 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.424 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.2 (Antifungal Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328 |
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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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.
| 100-300 mg/kg p.o. q12-24h for Macrorhabdus infection, although resistance has been reported a |
| 1–4 | IN | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.8 | 1-4 mg/kg diluted in sterile water x 15-60 min |
| 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.