Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Rasburicase is used in african grey parrot for Severe hyperuricemia/Gout. Routes documented in african grey parrot: IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Rasburicase in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Elitek, Fasturtec
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | Single dose | Single dose; reassess uric acid levels in 24 hours | Severe hyperuricemia/Gout | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Rasburicase pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.