Bird · Myiopsitta monachus · typical adult weight 0.08–0.13 kg
Midazolam is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg IM once; single IM premed (isoflurane-sparing) in quaker/monk parakeets, per Zaheer OA, Sanchez A, Beaufrere H. Minimum anesthetic concentration of isoflurane and sparing effect of midazolam in Quaker parrots (Myiopsitta monachus). Vet Anaesth Analg. 2020;47(3):341-346. doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2020.01.005 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/32201049 — SOURCE EDITION: Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine — ISBN 9781119149231, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119149231. Midazolam is used in quaker/monk parakeets for Isoflurane sparing during general anaesthesia. Routes documented in quaker/monk parakeets: IM. A typical adult quaker/monk parakeet weighs 0.08–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Midazolam in quaker/monk parakeets, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Versed
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1–2 mg/kg | once; single IM premed (isoflurane-sparing) | Isoflurane sparing during general anaesthesia | Strong | Zaheer OA, Sanchez A, Beaufrere H. Minimum anesthetic concentration of isoflurane and sparing effect of midazolam in Quaker parrots (Myiopsitta monachus). Vet Anaesth Analg. 2020;47(3):341-346. doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2020.01.005 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/32201049 — SOURCE EDITION: Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine — ISBN 9781119149231, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119149231 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1–0.5 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. | Premedicant 305 |
| 0.05–0.15 | IM | BSAVA Manual of Psittacine Birds, 2nd edp.314 | 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. | Premedicant 305 |
| 0.05–0.15 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.219 | 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. or 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. (premedicant) or 2-3 mg/kg intranasal c,d. Can be combined with butorphanol for prem |
| 0.1–0.5 |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, increasing chloride conductance. Provides anxiolysis, sedation, muscle relaxation, and anticonvulsant effects.
May cause paradoxical excitement in healthy dogs when used alone. Water-soluble (less painful IM than diazepam). Respiratory depression at high doses. Flumazenil is the reversal agent.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for quaker/monk parakeets may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Midazolam dose range in quaker/monk parakeets, with cited source references: IM 1–2 mg/kg once; single IM premed (isoflurane-sparing). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Midazolam in quaker/monk parakeets: IM.
Midazolam is indicated in quaker/monk parakeets for: Isoflurane sparing during general anaesthesia.
These are general warnings for Midazolam across species; consult the quaker/monk parakeet dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause paradoxical excitement in healthy dogs when used alone. Water-soluble (less painful IM than diazepam). Respiratory depression at high doses. Flumazenil is the reversal agent.
Why a species-specific page? Midazolam pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in quaker/monk parakeets — 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.
| IM |
| BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.219 |
| 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. or 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. (premedicant) or 2-3 mg/kg intranasal c,d. Can be combined w |
| 2–3 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.219 | 0.1-0.5 mg/kg i.m. or 0.05-0.15 mg/kg i.v. (premedicant) or 2-3 mg/kg intranasal c,d. Can be combined with butorphanol for premedication |
| 0.2 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.2 mg/kg SC, IM |
| 7.3–8.8 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 7.3-8.8 mg/kg intranasally |
| 0.1–2 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.5 | 0.1-2 mg/kg IM, IV |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.