Fluconazole for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Fluconazole is used in african grey parrot for Aspergillosis, systemic mycoses, Aspergillosis, candidiasis. Routes documented in african grey parrot: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Fluconazole in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Diflucan
Dose ranges
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis and disrupting fungal cell membrane.
Side effects & warnings
Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes during prolonged therapy. Drug interactions via CYP450 inhibition. Good CNS and ocular penetration.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antifungal drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Fluconazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Fluconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.