Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 15–20 mg/kg IM two or three times daily in cockatiels, per Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37(2):628-634. doi:10.2307/1591702 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/8363527. Amikacin is used in cockatiels for Susceptible Gram-negative bacterial infection, Gram-negative bacterial infection. Routes documented in cockatiels: IM, IM, IV. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Amikacin in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 15–20 mg/kg | two or three times daily | Susceptible Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37(2):628-634. doi:10.2307/1591702 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/8363527 |
| IM, IV | 10–20 mg/kg | q8-12h | Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | 360. Gronwall R, Brown MP, Clubb S. Pharmacokinetics of amikacin in African gray parrots. Am J Vet Res. 1989;50:250-252. ; 555. Lumeij JT. Psittacine antimicrobial therapy Antimicrobial Therapy in Caged Birds and Exotic Pets, Veterinary Learning Systems, Trenton, NJ; 1995:38-48. ; 736. Ramsay EC, Vulliet R. Pharmacokinetic properties of gentamicin and amikacin in the cockatiel. Avian Dis. 1993;37:628-634. ; 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/ajvr.1989.50.02.250 |
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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 cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose ranges in cockatiels, with cited source references: IM 15–20 mg/kg two or three times daily; IM, IV 10–20 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in cockatiels: IM, IM, IV.
Amikacin is indicated in cockatiels for: Susceptible Gram-negative bacterial infection, Gram-negative bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the cockatiel 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 cockatiels — 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.