Bird · Cacatua alba · typical adult weight 0.40–0.70 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IM, IV q8-12h in umbrella cockatoos, per 360. Gronwall R, Brown MP, Clubb S. Pharmacokinetics of amikacin in African gray parrots. Am J Vet Res. 1989;50:250-252. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/ajvr.1989.50.02.250. Amikacin is used in umbrella cockatoos for Gram-negative bacterial infection. Routes documented in umbrella cockatoos: IM, IV. A typical adult umbrella cockatoo weighs 0.40–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in umbrella cockatoos, 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, 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. — 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 umbrella cockatoos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in umbrella cockatoos, with cited source references: 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 umbrella cockatoos: IM, IV.
Amikacin is indicated in umbrella cockatoos for: Gram-negative bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the umbrella cockatoo 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 umbrella cockatoos — 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.