Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Itraconazole is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q12h in zebra finches, per 466. Kasper A. Rehabilitation of California towhees. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1997:83-90. | 767. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:457-478. | 896. Stetter MD, Sheppard C, Cook RA. Itraconazole-impregnated synthetic grit for sustained release dosing in avian species. Proc Joint Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 1996:181-185. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.426 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Itraconazole is used in zebra finches for Aspergillosis prophylaxis. Routes documented in zebra finches: PO. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Itraconazole in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Sporanox, Itrafungol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Aspergillosis prophylaxis | Weak | 466. Kasper A. Rehabilitation of California towhees. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1997:83-90. | 767. Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ. Formulary. In: Ritchie BW, Harrison GJ, Harrison LR, eds. Avian Medicine: Principles and Application; Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth, FL; 1994:457-478. | 896. Stetter MD, Sheppard C, Cook RA. Itraconazole-impregnated synthetic grit for sustained release dosing in avian species. Proc Joint Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 1996:181-185. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.426 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Lipophilic with high tissue concentrations.
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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Itraconazole dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Itraconazole in zebra finches: PO.
Itraconazole is indicated in zebra finches for: Aspergillosis prophylaxis.
These are general warnings for Itraconazole across species; consult the zebra finch dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
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 zebra finches — 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.