Comparative use of various mydriatic drugs in kestrels (Falco tinnunculus)
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Summary
The mydriatic effect of 3 curare-like neuromuscular blocking agents was tested in European kestrels (Falco tinnunculus) after topical application. Alcuronium chloride (5 mg/ml) was found to be effective at a dose of 1 drop (20 drops = 1 ml) administered twice at a 15-minute interval. Mydriasis was achieved at t = 26 ± 11 minutes, maximal effect was reached at t = 60 ± 39 minutes, and sufficient mydriasis ended at t = 364 ± 134 minutes. Nevertheless, side effects, including temporary full paralysis in 1 bird, indicated that this drug should not be used. Pancuronium bromide (2 mg/ml) had an inconsistent effect on each bird at a dose of 2 drops administered twice at 15-minute intervals, and total mydriasis was not reached in 5 of 8 birds. Mydriasis was achieved at t = 34 ± 11 minutes, maximal effect was reduced and reached at t = 43 ± 13 minutes, and sufficient mydriasis ended at t = 90 ± 39 minutes. Vecuronium bromide (4 mg/ml) was administered at a dose of 2 drops, 3 times, at 15-minute intervals. Mydriasis was achieved at t = 23 ± 8 minutes, maximal effect was reached at t = 65 ± 12 minutes, and sufficient mydriasis ended at t = 253 ± 65 minutes. Side effects were not detected. Vecuronium bromide should be used in raptorial birds whenever retinal examination requires fundoscopy.
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