What is Gemfibrozil used for?

Gemfibrozil is indicated for: Hyperlipidaemia, yolk emboli.

Which species have cited Gemfibrozil dosing data?

Gemfibrozil dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: African Grey Parrot, Umbrella Cockatoo.

Is Gemfibrozil a controlled substance?

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

Gemfibrozil

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

Gemfibrozil is dosed at 30 mg/kg PO q8h in african grey parrots, per 725. Quesenberry K. Avian neurologic disorders. In: Birchard S, Sherding R, eds. Manual of Small Animal Practice, 2nd ed., Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1459- 1463. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.491 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

Indications

Hyperlipidaemiayolk emboli

Species with Gemfibrozil dosing data (2 dose rules)

African Grey Parrot Umbrella Cockatoo

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Weak×1

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

Backed by 2 published sourcesShow

· 725. Quesenberry K. Avian neurologic disorders. In: Birchard S, Sherding R, eds. Manual of Small Animal Practice, 2nd ed., Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1459- 1463. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.491 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds).
· 725. Quesenberry K. Avian neurologic disorders. In: Birchard S, Sherding R, eds. Manual of Small Animal Practice, 2nd ed., Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1459-1463. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.491 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds).

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