Gentamicin for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Gentamicin is used in african grey parrot for Severe gram-negative infections. 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 Gentamicin in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Gentocin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5 mg/kg | q12h | 7-10 days | Severe gram-negative infections | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent killing with post-antibiotic effect.
Side effects & warnings
Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
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 Antibiotic drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Gentamicin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin 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.