Naloxone for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Naloxone is used in african grey parrot for Opioid reversal. 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 Naloxone in african grey parrot, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Narcan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.01–0.04 mg/kg | IM | Repeat as needed | Opioid reversal | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Competitive mu, kappa, and delta opioid receptor antagonist. Rapidly reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension.
Side effects & warnings
Very short duration (30-60 min) — renarcotization risk with long-acting opioids. May precipitate acute withdrawal, pain, and sympathetic surge. Repeat dosing often needed.
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 Neurological drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Naloxone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Naloxone 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.