Flunixin Meglumine for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Flunixin Meglumine is used in african grey parrot for Pain, inflammation. Routes documented in african grey parrot: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flunixin Meglumine in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Banamine
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1–5 mg/kg | q12-24h | 1-3 days | Pain, inflammation | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Potent non-selective COX inhibitor. Particularly effective as visceral analgesic.
Side effects & warnings
High GI ulceration risk especially with repeated dosing. Renal papillary necrosis reported. IM injection causes tissue necrosis in horses. Strictly limit duration of use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Flunixin Meglumine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Flunixin Meglumine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.