What is Dextran 70 used for?

Dextran 70 is indicated for: Hypovolaemic shock.

Which species have cited Dextran 70 dosing data?

Dextran 70 dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: African Grey Parrot.

Is Dextran 70 a controlled substance?

Dextran 70 is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Dextran 70

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

Dextran 70 is dosed at 10–20 ml/kg IV Not stated in african grey parrots, per 177. Coles BH. Prescribing for exotic birds. In: Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001:99-105. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.487 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.16 (Agents Used in Bird Emergencies.a). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

Indications

Hypovolaemic shock

Species with Dextran 70 dosing data (1 dose rule)

African Grey Parrot

Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

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· 177. Coles BH. Prescribing for exotic birds. In: Bishop Y, eds. The Veterinary Formulary, 5th ed., Pharmaceutical Press, London, UK; 2001:99-105. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.487 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.16 (Agents Used in Bird Emergencies.a).

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