Bird · Melopsittacus undulatus · typical adult weight 0.03–0.07 kg
Dexmedetomidine is dosed at 0.01–0.04 mg/kg IM single dose, given with midazolam 3 mg/kg IM 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. Dexmedetomidine is used in budgerigars for Sedation for radiographic positioning. Routes documented in budgerigars: IM. A typical adult budgerigar weighs 0.03–0.07 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dexmedetomidine in budgerigars, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dexdomitor, Sileo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.01–0.04 mg/kg | single dose, given with midazolam 3 mg/kg IM | Sedation for radiographic positioning | 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 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 25 μg/kg IM |
| 75 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 75 μg/kg IM |
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Selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. Produces dose-dependent sedation, analgesia, and muscle relaxation via CNS depression.
Profound cardiovascular effects: initial hypertension then hypotension, bradycardia. Avoid in animals with cardiac disease, hepatic or renal disease. Reversible with atipamezole. Vomiting common after IM injection.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for budgerigars may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dexmedetomidine dose range in budgerigars, with cited source references: IM 0.01–0.04 mg/kg single dose, given with midazolam 3 mg/kg IM. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dexmedetomidine in budgerigars: IM.
Dexmedetomidine is indicated in budgerigars for: Sedation for radiographic positioning.
These are general warnings for Dexmedetomidine across species; consult the budgerigar dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Profound cardiovascular effects: initial hypertension then hypotension, bradycardia. Avoid in animals with cardiac disease, hepatic or renal disease. Reversible with atipamezole. Vomiting common after IM injection.
Why a species-specific page? Dexmedetomidine 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.