Bird · Amazona spp. · typical adult weight 0.35–0.55 kg
Levetiracetam is dosed at 100 mg/kg PO q12h in amazon parrots, per 836. Schnellbacher R, Beaufrère H, Arnold RD, et al. Pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in healthy Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis) after oral administration of a single dose. J Avian Med Surg. 2014;28(3):193-200. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 doi:10.1647/2013-057 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic 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. Levetiracetam is used in amazon parrots for Seizure management; PK-derived. Routes documented in amazon parrots: PO. A typical adult amazon parrot weighs 0.35–0.55 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Levetiracetam in amazon parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Keppra
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 100 mg/kg | q12h | Seizure management; PK-derived | Moderate | 836. Schnellbacher R, Beaufrère H, Arnold RD, et al. Pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in healthy Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis) after oral administration of a single dose. J Avian Med Surg. 2014;28(3):193-200. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 doi:10.1647/2013-057 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic 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 |
| PO | 50 mg/kg | q8h | Seizure management; PK-derived | Moderate | 836. Schnellbacher R, Beaufrère H, Arnold RD, et al. Pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in healthy Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis) after oral administration of a single dose. J Avian Med Surg. 2014;28(3):193-200. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.473 doi:10.1647/2013-057 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.193 | 50 mg/kg p.o. q8h; 100 mg/kg p.o. q12h; individual variations seen so drug monitoring essential a |
| 100 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.193 | 50 mg/kg p.o. q8h; 100 mg/kg p.o. q12h; individual variations seen so drug monitoring essential a |
| 100–150 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 100-150 mg/kg PO q8h |
| 50 |
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Binds synaptic vesicle protein SV2A, modulating neurotransmitter release. Novel mechanism distinct from other anticonvulsants. Does not affect GABA or sodium channels at therapeutic doses.
Excellent safety profile. Minimal hepatic metabolism (renal excretion). No significant drug interactions. Sedation and ataxia initially (usually transient). Use extended-release if available (q12h instead of q8h). Safe in cats.
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.
Levetiracetam dose ranges in amazon parrots, with cited source references: PO 100 mg/kg q12h; PO 50 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Levetiracetam in amazon parrots: PO.
Levetiracetam is indicated in amazon parrots for: Seizure management; PK-derived.
These are general warnings for Levetiracetam across species; consult the amazon parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Excellent safety profile. Minimal hepatic metabolism (renal excretion). No significant drug interactions. Sedation and ataxia initially (usually transient). Use extended-release if available (q12h instead of q8h). Safe in cats.
Why a species-specific page? Levetiracetam 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.
| PO |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 |
| 50 mg/kg PO q8h 100 mg/kg PO q12h |
| 100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.10 | 50 mg/kg PO q8h 100 mg/kg PO q12h |
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