Ampicillin for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ampicillin is used in african grey parrot for Susceptible bacterial infections. Routes documented in african grey parrot: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ampicillin in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Polyflex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 100–200 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Susceptible bacterial infections | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Broader spectrum than penicillin G with gram-negative coverage.
Side effects & warnings
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams. IM injection may be painful.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Ampicillin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ampicillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.