Buprenorphine Transmucosal (Simbadol) for Cat
2 cited dose rules from the ExoticRx veterinary formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Simbadol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.24 mg/kg | Single SC injection q24h | Post-operative analgesia (24-hour) | Strong | Simbadol FDA Product Label; AAFP Pain Management Guidelines |
| SC | 0.24 mg/kg | q24h SC | Acute pain management (trauma/injury) | Strong | Simbadol FDA Product Label |
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Why a species-specific page? Buprenorphine Transmucosal (Simbadol) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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