Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Meropenem is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IM q8-12h in african grey parrots, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Meropenem is used in african grey parrots for Severe infections. Routes documented in african grey parrots: IM. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meropenem in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Merrem
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–20 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Severe infections | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Ultra-broad spectrum beta-lactam. Binds PBPs 2 and 3. Stable against most beta-lactamases including AmpC and ESBLs. Bactericidal.
Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Meropenem dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: IM 10–20 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meropenem in african grey parrots: IM.
Cited course lengths for Meropenem in african grey parrots include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Meropenem is indicated in african grey parrots for: Severe infections.
These are general warnings for Meropenem across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
Why a species-specific page? Meropenem pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey 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.