Ceftazidime for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Ceftazidime is used in african grey parrot for Severe gram-negative infections, Severe gram-negative septicemia. Routes documented in african grey parrot: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ceftazidime in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fortaz
Dose ranges
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Side effects & warnings
Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
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
Ceftazidime dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ceftazidime 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.