Buprenorphine extended-release for Gerbils
Pocket Pet · Meriones unguiculatus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Buprenorphine extended-release is dosed at 1 mg/kg SC not specified in gerbils, per Pharmacokinetics of Extended-release Buprenorphine in Mongolian Gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (JAALAS). DOI 10.30802/AALAS-JAALAS-23-000048; PMID 37813575; PMCID PMC10772909. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10772909/. Buprenorphine extended-release (Uncategorized) has cited veterinary dosing for gerbils. Routes documented in gerbils: SC. A typical adult gerbil weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Buprenorphine extended-release in gerbils, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 mg/kg | not specified | — | Weak | Pharmacokinetics of Extended-release Buprenorphine in Mongolian Gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (JAALAS). DOI 10.30802/AALAS-JAALAS-23-000048; PMID 37813575; PMCID PMC10772909. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10772909/ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Buprenorphine extended-release for Gerbils?
Buprenorphine extended-release dose range in gerbils, with cited source references: SC 1 mg/kg not specified.
How is Buprenorphine extended-release administered in Gerbils?
Documented routes for Buprenorphine extended-release in gerbils: SC.
Other Uncategorized drugs with gerbil dosing
Why a species-specific page? Buprenorphine extended-release pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in gerbils — 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.