Bird · Buteo jamaicensis · typical adult weight 0.80–1.60 kg
Voriconazole is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q12h in red-tailed hawks, per PRIMARY LITERATURE, species-specific: Gentry J, Montgerard C, Crandall E, Cruz-Espindola C, Boothe D, Bellah J. "Voriconazole Disposition After Single and Multiple, Oral Doses in Healthy, Adult Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis)." J Avian Med Surg 2014;28(3):201-208. doi:10.1647/20-077. PMID 25843319 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25843319/ . Abstract retrieved and read 2026-08-20; the dose, interval, duration and safety outcome above are stated in it. Full text not read.. Voriconazole is used in red-tailed hawks for Aspergillosis. Routes documented in red-tailed hawks: PO. A typical adult red-tailed hawk weighs 0.80–1.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Voriconazole in red-tailed hawks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vfend
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q12h | Aspergillosis |
| Strong |
| PRIMARY LITERATURE, species-specific: Gentry J, Montgerard C, Crandall E, Cruz-Espindola C, Boothe D, Bellah J. "Voriconazole Disposition After Single and Multiple, Oral Doses in Healthy, Adult Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis)." J Avian Med Surg 2014;28(3):201-208. doi:10.1647/20-077. PMID 25843319 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25843319/ . Abstract retrieved and read 2026-08-20; the dose, interval, duration and safety outcome above are stated in it. Full text not read. |
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Inhibits fungal CYP51 (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase), blocking ergosterol synthesis. Broader spectrum than fluconazole including Aspergillus.
Drug of choice for aspergillosis. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Many CYP-mediated drug interactions. Visual disturbances in humans. Non-linear pharmacokinetics in some species.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for red-tailed hawks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Voriconazole dose range in red-tailed hawks, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Voriconazole in red-tailed hawks: PO.
Voriconazole is indicated in red-tailed hawks for: Aspergillosis.
These are general warnings for Voriconazole across species; consult the red-tailed hawk dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Drug of choice for aspergillosis. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Many CYP-mediated drug interactions. Visual disturbances in humans. Non-linear pharmacokinetics in some species.
Why a species-specific page? Voriconazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in red-tailed hawks — 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.