Bird · Agapornis roseicollis · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Pralidoxime is dosed at 10–100 mg/kg IM q24-48h or repeat once q6h in lovebirds, per 509. LaBonde J. Toxicity in pet avian patients. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1995;4:23-31. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.470 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1055-937x(05)80006-4. Pralidoxime is used in lovebirds for Organophosphate intoxication. Routes documented in lovebirds: IM. A typical adult lovebird weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pralidoxime in lovebirds, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: 2-PAM, Protopam
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–100 mg/kg | q24-48h or repeat once q6h | Organophosphate intoxication | Moderate | 509. LaBonde J. Toxicity in pet avian patients. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 1995;4:23-31. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.470 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1055-937x(05)80006-4 |
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Reactivates acetylcholinesterase by cleaving organophosphate from enzyme active site. Must be given before aging occurs (irreversible binding).
Give within 24-48 hours of organophosphate exposure (before aging). Always co-administer atropine. Not effective for carbamate poisoning (unnecessary). Slow IV push.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for lovebirds may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Pralidoxime dose range in lovebirds, with cited source references: IM 10–100 mg/kg q24-48h or repeat once q6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Pralidoxime in lovebirds: IM.
Pralidoxime is indicated in lovebirds for: Organophosphate intoxication.
These are general warnings for Pralidoxime across species; consult the lovebird dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Give within 24-48 hours of organophosphate exposure (before aging). Always co-administer atropine. Not effective for carbamate poisoning (unnecessary). Slow IV push.
Why a species-specific page? Pralidoxime pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in lovebirds — 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.