Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Atipamezole is dosed at 0.25–0.5 mg/kg IM not stated in source in domestic pigeons, per 826. Sandmeier P. Evaluation of medetomidine for short-term immobilization of domestic pigeons (Columba livia) and Amazon parrots (Amazona species). J Avian Med Surg. 2000;14:8-14. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.447 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). 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. Atipamezole is used in domestic pigeons for Reversal of alpha-2 agonist sedation (medetomidine/dexmedetomidine). Routes documented in domestic pigeons: IM. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atipamezole in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Antisedan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | not stated in source | Reversal of alpha-2 agonist sedation (medetomidine/dexmedetomidine) |
| 826. Sandmeier P. Evaluation of medetomidine for short-term immobilization of domestic pigeons (Columba livia) and Amazon parrots (Amazona species). J Avian Med Surg. 2000;14:8-14. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.447 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic/Sedative/Analgesic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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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 domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atipamezole dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: IM 0.25–0.5 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atipamezole in domestic pigeons: IM.
Atipamezole is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Reversal of alpha-2 agonist sedation (medetomidine/dexmedetomidine).
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the domestic pigeon 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 domestic pigeons — 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.