Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Rifampin is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q12-24h in african grey parrots, per 240. Dorrestein GM. Antimicrobial drug use in companion birds. In: PrescottJF, Baggot JD, Walker RD, eds. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, 3rd ed., Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 2000:617-636. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.420 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1002/9781118675014.ch35. Rifampin is used in african grey parrots for Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy). 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 Rifampin in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rifadin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q12-24h | Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy) | Moderate | 240. Dorrestein GM. Antimicrobial drug use in companion birds. In: PrescottJF, Baggot JD, Walker RD, eds. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, 3rd ed., Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 2000:617-636. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.420 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1002/9781118675014.ch35 |
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Inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, blocking RNA synthesis. Excellent intracellular penetration.
Always use in combination (rapid resistance when used alone). Potent CYP inducer (many drug interactions). Orange/red discoloration of urine, tears. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes.
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.
Rifampin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Rifampin in african grey parrots: PO.
Rifampin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Mycobacteriosis (combination therapy).
These are general warnings for Rifampin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Always use in combination (rapid resistance when used alone). Potent CYP inducer (many drug interactions). Orange/red discoloration of urine, tears. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes.
Why a species-specific page? Rifampin 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.