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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.493 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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.