Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Isoxsuprine is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q24h in amazon parrots, per 866. Simone-Freilicher E. Use of isoxsuprine for treatment of clinical signs associated withttpresumptive atherosclerosis in a yellow-naped Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata). J Avian Med Surg. 2007;21:215-219. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.492 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Isoxsuprine is used in amazon parrots for Clinical signs associated with presumptive atherosclerosis (peripheral vasodilator). Routes documented in amazon parrots: PO. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Isoxsuprine in amazon 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 | q24h | Clinical signs associated with presumptive atherosclerosis (peripheral vasodilator) | Weak | 866. Simone-Freilicher E. Use of isoxsuprine for treatment of clinical signs associated withttpresumptive atherosclerosis in a yellow-naped Amazon parrot (Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata). J Avian Med Surg. 2007;21:215-219. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.492 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Isoxsuprine dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Isoxsuprine in amazon parrots: PO.
Isoxsuprine is indicated in amazon parrots for: Clinical signs associated with presumptive atherosclerosis (peripheral vasodilator).
These are general warnings for Isoxsuprine across species; consult the amazon 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 amazon 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.