Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Dopamine is dosed at 7–10 μg/kg/min IV CRI (continuous rate infusion) in amazon parrots, per 837. Schnellbacher RW, da Cunha AF, Beaufrère H, et al. Effects of dopamine and dobutamine on isoflurane-induced hypotension in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). Am J Vet Res. 2012;73(7):952-958. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 — 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. Dopamine is used in amazon parrots for Anesthetic-induced hypotension. Routes documented in amazon parrots: IV. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dopamine in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Intropin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 7–10 μg/kg/min | CRI (continuous rate infusion) | Anesthetic-induced hypotension |
| 837. Schnellbacher RW, da Cunha AF, Beaufrère H, et al. Effects of dopamine and dobutamine on isoflurane-induced hypotension in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). Am J Vet Res. 2012;73(7):952-958. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 — 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 (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.123 | 5-10 μg (micrograms)/kg/min to counter isoflurane-induced hypotension. More effective than dobutamine a |
| 7–10 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 7-10 μg/kg/min IV |
| 5–10 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.16 | 5-10 μg/kg/min |
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.
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 7–10 μg/kg/min CRI (continuous rate infusion). CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Dose-dependent receptor activation: low dose (dopaminergic — renal vasodilation), moderate (beta-1 — inotropy), high (alpha-1 — vasoconstriction).
IV CRI only. Tissue necrosis with extravasation — use central line if possible. Tachyarrhythmias possible. Do not mix with sodium bicarbonate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dopamine dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: IV 7–10 μg/kg/min CRI (continuous rate infusion). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dopamine in amazon parrots: IV.
Dopamine is indicated in amazon parrots for: Anesthetic-induced hypotension.
These are general warnings for Dopamine across species; consult the amazon parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV CRI only. Tissue necrosis with extravasation — use central line if possible. Tachyarrhythmias possible. Do not mix with sodium bicarbonate.
Why a species-specific page? Dopamine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in amazon parrots — 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.