Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.05 mg/kg intranasal not stated in source in amazon parrots, per 574. Mans C, Guzman DS, Lahner LL, et al. Sedation and physiologic response to manual restraint after intranasal administration of midazolam in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). J Avian Med Surg. 2012;26:130-139. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Flumazenil is used in amazon parrots for Benzodiazepine (midazolam) reversal. Routes documented in amazon parrots: intranasal. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flumazenil in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Romazicon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| intranasal | 0.05 mg/kg | not stated in source | Benzodiazepine (midazolam) reversal | Weak | 574. Mans C, Guzman DS, Lahner LL, et al. Sedation and physiologic response to manual restraint after intranasal administration of midazolam in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). J Avian Med Surg. 2012;26:130-139. — 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 amazon parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Flumazenil dose range in amazon parrots, with cited source references: intranasal 0.05 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Flumazenil in amazon parrots: intranasal.
Flumazenil is indicated in amazon parrots for: Benzodiazepine (midazolam) reversal.
These are general warnings for Flumazenil across species; consult the amazon 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 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.