Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.02–0.1 mg/kg IM, IV not stated in source in african grey parrots, per 6. Abou-Madi N. Avian anesthesia. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2001;4:147-167. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Flumazenil is used in african grey parrots for Benzodiazepine reversal. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM, IV. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flumazenil in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Romazicon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, IV | 0.02–0.1 mg/kg | not stated in source | Benzodiazepine reversal | Moderate | 6. Abou-Madi N. Avian anesthesia. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2001;4:147-167. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Competitive benzodiazepine receptor antagonist at GABA-A receptor. Reverses sedation, respiratory depression, and anxiolysis from benzodiazepines.
Short duration (45-60 min) — resedation risk with long-acting benzodiazepines. May precipitate seizures in benzodiazepine-dependent patients or when benzos given for seizure control.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Flumazenil dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM, IV 0.02–0.1 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Flumazenil in african grey parrots: IM, IV.
Flumazenil is indicated in african grey parrots for: Benzodiazepine reversal.
These are general warnings for Flumazenil across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short duration (45-60 min) — resedation risk with long-acting benzodiazepines. May precipitate seizures in benzodiazepine-dependent patients or when benzos given for seizure control.
Why a species-specific page? Flumazenil pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey 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.