Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate is dosed at 10 mg/kg IM, IV Not stated in african grey parrots, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate is used in african grey parrots for Glucocorticoid / anti-inflammatory, shock. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Solu-Cortef
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, IV | 10 mg/kg | Not stated | Glucocorticoid / anti-inflammatory, shock | Weak | 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Water-soluble ester of hydrocortisone providing rapid IV glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects for acute adrenal crisis.
Used for Addisonian crisis. Reconstitute before use. Rapid onset. Transition to oral maintenance once patient is stable.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM, IV 10 mg/kg Not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate in african grey parrots: IM, IV.
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate is indicated in african grey parrots for: Glucocorticoid / anti-inflammatory, shock.
These are general warnings for Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for Addisonian crisis. Reconstitute before use. Rapid onset. Transition to oral maintenance once patient is stable.
Why a species-specific page? Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey 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.