Amikacin for Amazon Parrots
Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 15 mg/kg IV or IM 15 mg/kg q8 h IV or 15 mg/kg q12 h IM in amazon parrots, per Soh HY, Tan PXY, Ng TTM, Chng HT, Xie S, Marques C, et al. A Critical Review of the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Data of Antibiotics in Avian Species. Antibiotics (Basel). 2022;11(6):741. doi:10.3390/antibiotics11060741. PMID 35740148; PMCID PMC9219738. (Verbatim verified against Europe PMC full-text XML of the same article.) URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9219738/. 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.
Trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV or IM | 15 mg/kg | 15 mg/kg q8 h IV or 15 mg/kg q12 h IM | — | Weak | Soh HY, Tan PXY, Ng TTM, Chng HT, Xie S, Marques C, et al. A Critical Review of the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Data of Antibiotics in Avian Species. Antibiotics (Basel). 2022;11(6):741. doi:10.3390/antibiotics11060741. PMID 35740148; PMCID PMC9219738. (Verbatim verified against Europe PMC full-text XML of the same article.) URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9219738/ |
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Mechanism of action
Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity.
Side effects & warnings
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Amikacin for Amazon Parrots?
Amikacin dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: IV or IM 15 mg/kg 15 mg/kg q8 h IV or 15 mg/kg q12 h IM.
How is Amikacin administered in Amazon Parrots?
Documented routes for Amikacin in amazon parrots: IV or IM.
What are the side effects of Amikacin in Amazon Parrots?
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.
Amikacin dosing in other species
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.