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US brand names:Lutalyse(dinoprost tromethamine)
Prostaglandin F2-alpha is dosed at 0.02–0.1 mg/kg IM or intracloacal once in african grey parrots, per 802. Samour J. Pharmaceutics commonly used in avian medicine. In: Samour J, eds. Avian Medicine; Mosby, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:388-418. — 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). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Causes luteolysis, myometrial contraction, and smooth muscle contraction. Used for estrus synchronization, pregnancy termination, and pyometra treatment.
Causes panting, salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain in small animals. Abortifacient — handle with gloves. Bronchoconstriction in asthmatics.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
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| Dog (Domestic) | SC | 0.025–0.25 mg/kg | q12-24h | Moderate | Smith FO. Pyometra. In: Bonagura JD, Twedt DC, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XV. Saunders Elsevier; 2014:967-969. / 10. Feldman E. The cystic endometrial hyperplasia/pyometra complex and infertility in female dogs. In: Ettinger S, Feldman E, eds. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Diseases of the Dog and Cat. — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.407Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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