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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 doi:10.2460/ajvr.1989.50.02.250 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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 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.
| 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.