Bird · Melopsittacus undulatus · typical adult weight 0.03–0.07 kg
Atipamezole is dosed at 0.1–0.4 mg/kg IM single dose, matched to the dexmedetomidine dose in budgerigars, per Mumm LE, Mans C. Evaluation of dexmedetomidine-midazolam sedation in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2022;260(10):1194-1199. doi:10.2460/javma.22.01.0005 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/35482567. Atipamezole is used in budgerigars for Reversal of dexmedetomidine sedation. Routes documented in budgerigars: IM. A typical adult budgerigar weighs 0.03–0.07 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atipamezole in budgerigars, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Antisedan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1–0.4 mg/kg | single dose, matched to the dexmedetomidine dose | Reversal of dexmedetomidine sedation | Moderate |
| Mumm LE, Mans C. Evaluation of dexmedetomidine-midazolam sedation in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2022;260(10):1194-1199. doi:10.2460/javma.22.01.0005 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/35482567 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25–0.5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.25-0.5 mg/kg IM,416,715,826,828 |
| 6 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 6 mg/kg intranasally |
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Selective alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist. Specifically reverses sedation, bradycardia, and other effects of medetomidine/dexmedetomidine.
IM route only (IV can cause cardiovascular excitation). Give equal volume to medetomidine or 5x volume of dexmedetomidine. Reversal within 5-10 minutes. May unmask pain.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for budgerigars may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atipamezole dose range in budgerigars, with cited source references: IM 0.1–0.4 mg/kg single dose, matched to the dexmedetomidine dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atipamezole in budgerigars: IM.
Atipamezole is indicated in budgerigars for: Reversal of dexmedetomidine sedation.
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the budgerigar dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IM route only (IV can cause cardiovascular excitation). Give equal volume to medetomidine or 5x volume of dexmedetomidine. Reversal within 5-10 minutes. May unmask pain.
Why a species-specific page? Atipamezole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in budgerigars — 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.