Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.25–0.31 mg/kg intranasal not stated in source in canaries, per Vesal N, Zare P. Clinical evaluation of intranasal benzodiazepines, alpha-agonists and their antagonists in canaries. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2006;33:143-148. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 doi:10.1111/j.1467-2995.2005.00244.x — 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. Flumazenil is used in canaries for Reversal of benzodiazepine sedation. Routes documented in canaries: intranasal. A typical adult canary weighs 0.01–0.03 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flumazenil in canaries, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Romazicon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| intranasal | 0.25–0.31 mg/kg | not stated in source | Reversal of benzodiazepine sedation |
| Moderate |
| Vesal N, Zare P. Clinical evaluation of intranasal benzodiazepines, alpha-agonists and their antagonists in canaries. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2006;33:143-148. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 doi:10.1111/j.1467-2995.2005.00244.x — 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.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25–0.31 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.152 | 0.25-0.31 mg/kg intranasally d |
| 0.02–0.1 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.02-0.1 mg/kg IM, IV,391 |
| 0.25–0.31 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.25-0.31 mg/kg intranasally |
| 0.3 | IM |
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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 canaries may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Flumazenil dose range in canaries, with cited source references: intranasal 0.25–0.31 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Flumazenil in canaries: intranasal.
Flumazenil is indicated in canaries for: Reversal of benzodiazepine sedation.
These are general warnings for Flumazenil across species; consult the canary 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 canaries — 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.
| 0.3 mg/kg IM |
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.