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Itraconazole for African Grey Parrot

Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg

Itraconazole is used in african grey parrot for Aspergillosis, Aspergillosis (sinonasal). Routes documented in african grey parrot: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Itraconazole in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Trade names: Sporanox, Itrafungol

Dose ranges

RouteDoseFrequencyDurationIndicationEvidenceSource
PO5–10 mg/kgq12-24hMonthsAspergillosisModerateCarpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
PO10 mg/kgq12h3-6 months minimumAspergillosis (sinonasal)ModerateCarpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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Mechanism of action

Inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Lipophilic with high tissue concentrations.

Side effects & warnings

Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.

Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

Other Antifungal drugs with african grey parrot dosing

Itraconazole dosing in other species

Why a species-specific page? Itraconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.