Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Cyclosporine is dosed at 2 mg/kg PO q24h in cockatiels, per 366. Hameed SS, Guo J, Tizard I, et al. Studies on immunity and immunopathogenesis of parrot bornaviral disease in cockatiels. Virology. 2018;515:81-91. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.429 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.3 (Antiviral and Immunomodulating 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. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Carpenter's 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds); the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Cyclosporine is used in cockatiels for Parrot bornavirus / proventricular dilatation disease, Prevention of avian bornaviral clinical signs. Routes documented in cockatiels: PO. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Cyclosporine in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Atopica, Optimmune
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2 mg/kg | q24h | Parrot bornavirus / proventricular dilatation disease |
| 366. Hameed SS, Guo J, Tizard I, et al. Studies on immunity and immunopathogenesis of parrot bornaviral disease in cockatiels. Virology. 2018;515:81-91. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.429 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.3 (Antiviral and Immunomodulating 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. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Carpenter's 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds); the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h | Prevention of avian bornaviral clinical signs | Weak | 415. Hoppes S, Tizard I, Shivaprasad H, et al. Treatment of avian bornavirus-infected cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) with oral meloxicam and cyclosporine. Proc Annu Conf Avian Vet; 2012:27. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.490 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous 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 |
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| Dose (mg/animal) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.18 | 0.2 mg/bird |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.3 | ∼ 2 mg/kg PO q24h suspended in sesame oil |
| 3.5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.3 | 3.5 mg/kg PO q12h |
| 10–20 | PO |
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Binds cyclophilin, inhibiting calcineurin phosphatase. Blocks IL-2 transcription in T-helper lymphocytes, suppressing cell-mediated immunity.
GI upset common initially (improves with time). Give on empty stomach or freeze capsules. Gingival hyperplasia. Immunosuppression — monitor for infections. Do not use modified and non-modified forms interchangeably.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cyclosporine dose ranges in cockatiels, with cited source references: PO 2 mg/kg q24h; PO 10 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cyclosporine in cockatiels: PO.
Cyclosporine is indicated in cockatiels for: Parrot bornavirus / proventricular dilatation disease, Prevention of avian bornaviral clinical signs.
These are general warnings for Cyclosporine across species; consult the cockatiel dosing table above for species-specific guidance. GI upset common initially (improves with time). Give on empty stomach or freeze capsules. Gingival hyperplasia. Immunosuppression — monitor for infections. Do not use modified and non-modified forms interchangeably.
Why a species-specific page? Cyclosporine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cockatiels — 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.
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.18 |
| 10-20 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 10 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.18 | 10 mg/kg PO q12h |
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