Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.3 mg/kg IM single dose (reversal) in zebra finches, per 720. Prather JF. Rapid and reliable sedation induced by diazepam and antagonized by flumazenil in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata). J Avian Med Surg. 2012;26:76-84. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1647/2011-030.1. Flumazenil is used in zebra finches for Reversal of benzodiazepine (diazepam) sedation. Routes documented in zebra finches: IM. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flumazenil in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Romazicon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.3 mg/kg | single dose (reversal) | Reversal of benzodiazepine (diazepam) sedation | Moderate | 720. Prather JF. Rapid and reliable sedation induced by diazepam and antagonized by flumazenil in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata). J Avian Med Surg. 2012;26:76-84. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.450 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1647/2011-030.1 |
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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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Flumazenil dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: IM 0.3 mg/kg single dose (reversal). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Flumazenil in zebra finches: IM.
Flumazenil is indicated in zebra finches for: Reversal of benzodiazepine (diazepam) sedation.
These are general warnings for Flumazenil across species; consult the zebra finch 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 zebra finches — 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.