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US brand names:Roferon-A, Intron A
Interferon Alpha (Feline) is dosed at 1500 IU/kg PO q24h in african grey parrots, per 15. Allen DG, Pringle JK, Smith DA, et al. Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 2nd ed., JB LippincottCo, Philadelphia, PA; 1998:749-842. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.429 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.3 (Antiviral and Immunomodulating Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds to interferon receptors, activating antiviral and immunomodulatory pathways including natural killer cell activation and MHC upregulation.
Fever and malaise common. Neutralizing antibodies may develop. Low-dose oral protocol is empirical. Human recombinant form used off-label.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | Low-dose protocol: 1-30 IU/cat PO daily from diluted stock | q24h for 7 days, off 7 days, repeat | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.681, Interferon Alfa, Human Recombinant monograph spanning p.681-682; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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