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US brand names:Inderal
Propranolol is dosed at 0.04 mg/kg IV (slow) Not stated in african grey parrots, per 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.18 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Birds). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Non-selectively blocks beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure. Also reduces renin secretion.
CONTRAINDICATED in asthma/bronchospasm (beta-2 blockade). May mask hypoglycemia signs. Bradycardia, hypotension. Do not abruptly discontinue. Reduce dose in hepatic disease.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Ferret drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.2–1 mg/kg | q8h | Moderate | Acierno MJ, Brown S, Coleman AE, et al. ACVIM consensus statement: guidelines for the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. J Vet Intern Med. 2018;32:1803-1822. doi:10.1111/jvim.15331 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1115 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1088, Propranolol monograph spanning p.1086-1088; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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