Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Ketoconazole is dosed at 30 mg/kg PO q12h in amazon parrots, per 490. Kollias GV Jr., Palgut J, Rossi J, et al. The use of ketoconazole in birds: preliminary pharmacokinetics and clinical applications. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1986:103. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.426 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Ketoconazole is used in amazon parrots for Systemic mycoses / candidiasis. Routes documented in amazon parrots: PO. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoconazole in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nizoral
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 30 mg/kg | q12h | Systemic mycoses / candidiasis | Weak | 490. Kollias GV Jr., Palgut J, Rossi J, et al. The use of ketoconazole in birds: preliminary pharmacokinetics and clinical applications. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1986:103. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.426 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase (CYP51), blocking ergosterol synthesis in fungal membranes. At high doses, inhibits adrenal and gonadal steroidogenesis.
Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Strong CYP inhibitor (many drug interactions). Requires gastric acid for absorption (do not give with antacids). Also used for Cushing's disease (adrenal steroidogenesis inhibition).
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.
Ketoconazole dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: PO 30 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketoconazole in amazon parrots: PO.
Ketoconazole is indicated in amazon parrots for: Systemic mycoses / candidiasis.
These are general warnings for Ketoconazole across species; consult the amazon parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Strong CYP inhibitor (many drug interactions). Requires gastric acid for absorption (do not give with antacids). Also used for Cushing's disease (adrenal steroidogenesis inhibition).
Why a species-specific page? Ketoconazole 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.