Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Fumagillin is dosed at 1 drop (topical, per e topical ophthalmic q2h in amazon parrots, per 137. Canny CJ, Ward DA, Patton S, et al. Microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis in a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala oratrix). J Avian Med Surg. 1999;13:279-286. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.479 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Fumagillin is used in amazon parrots for Fungal and microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis. Routes documented in amazon parrots: topical ophthalmic. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fumagillin in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topical ophthalmic | 1 drop (topical, per e | q2h | Fungal and microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis | Weak | 137. Canny CJ, Ward DA, Patton S, et al. Microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis in a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala oratrix). J Avian Med Surg. 1999;13:279-286. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.479 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.479 (Table 5.12 Ophthalmologic Agents Used in Birds) and p.50 (invertebrate table); ref 137 = Canny CJ et al., microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis in a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot, J Avian Med Surg 1999;13:2. Class as printed in source: Antimicrosporidial / antiprotozoal antibiotic (Aspergillus fumigatus-derived methionine aminopeptidase-2 inhibitor; also
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fumagillin dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: topical ophthalmic 1 drop (topical, per e q2h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fumagillin in amazon parrots: topical ophthalmic.
Fumagillin is indicated in amazon parrots for: Fungal and microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis.
These are general warnings for Fumagillin across species; consult the amazon parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed, p.479 (Table 5.12 Ophthalmologic Agents Used in Birds) and p.50 (invertebrate table); ref 137 = Canny CJ et al., microsporidian keratoconjunctivitis in a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot, J Avian Med Surg 1999;13:2. Class as printed in source: Antimicrosporidial / antiprotozoal antibiotic (Aspergillus fumigatus-derived methionine aminopeptidase-2 inhibitor; also
Why a species-specific page? Fumagillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in amazon parrots — 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.