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US brand names:Elitek, Fasturtec
Rasburicase is dosed at 0.1–0.2 mg/kg IV Single dose in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Recombinant urate oxidase that catalyzes oxidation of uric acid to allantoin, a highly soluble metabolite easily excreted renally.
Anaphylaxis risk — monitor during infusion. Contraindicated in G6PD-deficient animals. Extremely expensive. Destroys uric acid in blood samples.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.05–0.2 mg/kg | Single dose, may repeat q24h x 1-3 days | Weak | JVIM Case Reports; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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