What is Clonazepam used for?

Clonazepam is indicated for: Antiepileptic.

Which species have cited Clonazepam dosing data?

Clonazepam dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: African Grey Parrot.

Is Clonazepam a controlled substance?

Clonazepam is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Clonazepam

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Clonazepam is dosed at 0.5 mg/kg PO q12h in african grey parrots, per 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Neurological

Routes

Indications

Antiepileptic

Species with Clonazepam dosing data (1 dose rule)

African Grey Parrot

Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

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· 73. Beaufrère H, Nevarez J, Gaschen L, et al. Diagnosis of presumed acute ischemic stroke and associated seizure management in a Congo African grey parrot. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2011;239(1):122-128. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 doi:10.2460/javma.239.1.122 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic Agents Used in Birds.a,b).

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