Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.483 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.13 (Oncologic Agents and Radiation Therapy Used in Birds). Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) is used in cockatiels for Photodynamic therapy (squamous cell carcinoma). Routes documented in cockatiels: IV. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 3 mg/kg | not stated | Photodynamic therapy (squamous cell carcinoma) | Weak | 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.483 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.13 (Oncologic Agents and Radiation Therapy Used in Birds).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.13 | 3 mg/kg IV |
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Typical range: 75–125 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: IV 3 mg/kg not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) in cockatiels: IV.
Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) is indicated in cockatiels for: Photodynamic therapy (squamous cell carcinoma).
Why a species-specific page? Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cockatiels — 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.