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US brand names:Prepidil, Cervidil
Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) is dosed at 0.02–0.1 mg/kg Topical not stated in source in african grey parrots, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.464 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.7 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Birds). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9781455746712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781455746712. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Prostaglandin E2 analog that ripens the cervix and stimulates uterine contractions. Promotes cervical dilation for obstetric use.
Use with caution — may cause uterine hyperstimulation. Monitor fetal/neonatal viability. Avoid in cases of uterine scarring.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Lovebird drugs
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