What is Chloroquine phosphate used for?

Chloroquine phosphate is indicated for: Plasmodium — preventive treatment once bird is stable.

Which species have cited Chloroquine phosphate dosing data?

Chloroquine phosphate dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: African Grey Parrot.

Is Chloroquine phosphate a controlled substance?

Chloroquine phosphate is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Chloroquine phosphate

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Chloroquine phosphate is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q7d in african grey parrots, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.431 - Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Antiparasitic

Routes

Indications

Plasmodium — preventive treatment once bird is stable

Species with Chloroquine phosphate dosing data (1 dose rule)

African Grey Parrot

Backed by a published sourceShow

· 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.431 - Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.4 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Birds).

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