Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Propantheline is dosed at 0.1–0.3 mg/kg PO q8h in african grey parrots, per 955. van Zeeland Y, Schoemaker N, Lumeij J. Syncopes associated with second degree atrioventricular block in a cockatoo. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2010:345-346. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 — CORROBORATED 2026-08-06 by Samour J (ed), Avian Medicine, 3rd ed, Elsevier 2016 (ISBN 978-0-7234-3832-8), Table 13-11: Propantheline, Parrots, 0.1-0.3 mg/kg (PO). A second text, independent of the source already cited; it corroborates the figure and does not by itself establish that the dose is correct. — SOURCE UNVERIFIABLE 2026-08-07: the cited book (Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed) does not contain this drug anywhere in the held copy. The reference cannot be confirmed here and the page, if any, is unchecked. It is deliberately NOT re-pointed at another text that does mention the molecule — that would assert a provenance this dose never had. Confirm against the source directly before use. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328. Propantheline is used in african grey parrots for Antiarrhythmic (bradyarrhythmia / AV block). Routes documented in african grey parrots: PO. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propantheline in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Pro-Banthine
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| PO | 0.1–0.3 mg/kg | q8h | Antiarrhythmic (bradyarrhythmia / AV block) | Weak | 955. van Zeeland Y, Schoemaker N, Lumeij J. Syncopes associated with second degree atrioventricular block in a cockatoo. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2010:345-346. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 — CORROBORATED 2026-08-06 by Samour J (ed), Avian Medicine, 3rd ed, Elsevier 2016 (ISBN 978-0-7234-3832-8), Table 13-11: Propantheline, Parrots, 0.1-0.3 mg/kg (PO). A second text, independent of the source already cited; it corroborates the figure and does not by itself establish that the dose is correct. — SOURCE UNVERIFIABLE 2026-08-07: the cited book (Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed) does not contain this drug anywhere in the held copy. The reference cannot be confirmed here and the page, if any, is unchecked. It is deliberately NOT re-pointed at another text that does mention the molecule — that would assert a provenance this dose never had. Confirm against the source directly before use. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Avian Medicine (Samour) — ISBN 9780723438328, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780723438328 |
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Quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic that inhibits GI smooth muscle contraction and reduces gastric acid secretion by blocking muscarinic M1/M3 receptors.
Anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, mydriasis. Contraindicated in GI obstruction or glaucoma.
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.
Propantheline dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 0.1–0.3 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propantheline in african grey parrots: PO.
Propantheline is indicated in african grey parrots for: Antiarrhythmic (bradyarrhythmia / AV block).
These are general warnings for Propantheline across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, mydriasis. Contraindicated in GI obstruction or glaucoma.
Why a species-specific page? Propantheline 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.