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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.483 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.483 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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).
These are general warnings for Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) across species; consult the cockatiel dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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
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.