Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 15–20 mg/kg IM q12h in african grey parrots, per Gronwall R, Brown MP, Clubb S. Pharmacokinetics of amikacin in African gray parrots. Am J Vet Res. 1989;50:250-252. doi:10.2460/ajvr.1989.50.02.250 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01).. Amikacin is used in african grey parrots for Severe gram-negative infections. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 15–20 mg/kg | q12h | 7-10 days | Severe gram-negative infections | Moderate | Gronwall R, Brown MP, Clubb S. Pharmacokinetics of amikacin in African gray parrots. Am J Vet Res. 1989;50:250-252. doi:10.2460/ajvr.1989.50.02.250 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01). |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 15–20 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Amikacin in african grey parrots include: 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amikacin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Severe gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Why a species-specific page? Amikacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — 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.