Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 15–20 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q8-12h, max 5 days in zebra finches, per 241. Dorrestein GM. Passerine and softbill therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:35-57. | 790. Rupiper DJ, Ehrenberg M. Introduction to pigeon practice. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1994:203-211. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30094-4. Amikacin is used in zebra finches for Gram-negative bacterial infection. Routes documented in zebra finches: SC, IM, IV. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM, IV | 15–20 mg/kg | q8-12h, max 5 days | Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | 241. Dorrestein GM. Passerine and softbill therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:35-57. | 790. Rupiper DJ, Ehrenberg M. Introduction to pigeon practice. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 1994:203-211. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.405 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30094-4 |
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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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: SC, IM, IV 15–20 mg/kg q8-12h, max 5 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in zebra finches: SC, IM, IV.
Amikacin is indicated in zebra finches for: Gram-negative bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the zebra finch 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 zebra finches — 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.