Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Isoxsuprine is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q12-24h in african grey parrots, per 283. Fitzgerald BC, Dias S, Martorell J. Cardiovascular drugs in avian, small mammal, and reptile medicine. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(2):399-442. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.492 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.015. Isoxsuprine is used in african grey parrots for Peripheral vasodilation (atherosclerosis, wingtip oedema). Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Isoxsuprine in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vasodilan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q12-24h | Peripheral vasodilation (atherosclerosis, wingtip oedema) | Moderate | 283. Fitzgerald BC, Dias S, Martorell J. Cardiovascular drugs in avian, small mammal, and reptile medicine. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(2):399-442. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.492 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.015 |
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Peripheral vasodilator with beta-adrenergic stimulant properties. Increases blood flow to extremities including digital circulation in horses.
Used in horses for navicular disease to improve digital blood flow. Efficacy debated in recent literature. May cause tachycardia. Not for use in horses intended for food.
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.
Isoxsuprine dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Isoxsuprine in african grey parrots: PO.
Isoxsuprine is indicated in african grey parrots for: Peripheral vasodilation (atherosclerosis, wingtip oedema).
These are general warnings for Isoxsuprine across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used in horses for navicular disease to improve digital blood flow. Efficacy debated in recent literature. May cause tachycardia. Not for use in horses intended for food.
Why a species-specific page? Isoxsuprine 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.