Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 15 mg/kg IV or IM q8-12h in amazon parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds): '10-20 mg/kg IM, IV q8-12h360,555,736,840 | African grey parrots, Amazon parrots, cockatiels, cockatoos/PK'. Superscript 840 = Schroeder EC, Frazier DL, Morris PJ, et al. Pharmacokinetics of ticarcillin and amikacin in blue-fronted Amazon parrots (Amazona aestiva aestiva). J Avian Med Surg. 1997,11:260-267 - one of the four references on this row.. Amikacin (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for amazon parrots. Routes documented in amazon parrots: IV or IM. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV or IM | 15 mg/kg | q8-12h | — | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds): '10-20 mg/kg IM, IV q8-12h360,555,736,840 | African grey parrots, Amazon parrots, cockatiels, cockatoos/PK'. Superscript 840 = Schroeder EC, Frazier DL, Morris PJ, et al. Pharmacokinetics of ticarcillin and amikacin in blue-fronted Amazon parrots (Amazona aestiva aestiva). J Avian Med Surg. 1997,11:260-267 - one of the four references on this row. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–20 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.28 | 10-20 mg/kg i.m., s.c., i.v. q8-12h or 6 mg/ml via nebulization (may be given in combination with ace |
| 10 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 10 mg/kg IM q12h |
| 10–20 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 10-20 mg/kg IM, IV q8-12h,555,736,84 |
| 15–30 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 15-30 mg/kg IM q12- 24h,959 |
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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 amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: IV or IM 15 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in amazon parrots: IV or IM.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the amazon 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 amazon 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.
| Dose (mg/ml) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|
| 6 | INHALED | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.28 | 10-20 mg/kg i.m., s.c., i.v. q8-12h or 6 mg/ml via nebulization (may be given in combination with acetylcysteine) a,b |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.