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Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) is dosed at 3 mg/kg IV not stated in cockatiels, per 783. Rosenthal K, Duda L, Ivey ES, et al. A report of photodynamic therapy for squamous cell carcinoma in a cockatiel. Proc Annu Conf Avian Vet; 2001:175-176. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.483 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed p.483 (avian antineoplastic/radiation table). Class as printed in source: Photosensitizing agent (hematoporphyrin-derivative oligomer) for photodynamic therapy; antineoplastic adjunct
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