Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Isoflurane Inhalant is dosed at 1–3 % Inhalation titrate to effect in african grey parrots, per Beaufrere H, Pinard C. Ocular lesions. In: Mayer J, Donnelly T, eds. Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2013:209-212.; 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.479 (2026-08-01).. Isoflurane Inhalant is used in african grey parrots for General anesthesia maintenance. Routes documented in african grey parrots: Inhalation. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Isoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: IsoFlo, Forane
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhalation | 1–3 % | titrate to effect | Duration of procedure | General anesthesia maintenance | Strong | Beaufrere H, Pinard C. Ocular lesions. In: Mayer J, Donnelly T, eds. Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets; Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2013:209-212.; 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.479 (2026-08-01). |
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Volatile halogenated ether producing dose-dependent CNS depression. Mechanism involves GABA-A potentiation and glycine receptor modulation.
Most commonly used volatile anesthetic in veterinary medicine. Dose-dependent cardiovascular depression. MAC varies by species. Requires precision vaporizer. Scavenge waste gas.
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.
Isoflurane Inhalant dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: Inhalation 1–3 % titrate to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Isoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots: Inhalation.
Cited course lengths for Isoflurane Inhalant in african grey parrots include: Duration of procedure. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Isoflurane Inhalant is indicated in african grey parrots for: General anesthesia maintenance.
These are general warnings for Isoflurane Inhalant across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Most commonly used volatile anesthetic in veterinary medicine. Dose-dependent cardiovascular depression. MAC varies by species. Requires precision vaporizer. Scavenge waste gas.
Why a species-specific page? Isoflurane Inhalant 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.
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