Buprenorphine for Gerbils
Pocket Pet · Meriones unguiculatus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Buprenorphine is dosed at 0.1–0.2 mg/kg unspecified 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 (Analgesic) has cited veterinary dosing for gerbils. Routes documented in gerbils: unspecified. A typical adult gerbil weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Buprenorphine in gerbils, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Simbadol, Buprenex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| unspecified | 0.1–0.2 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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These ranges are per kg. Enter your gerbil's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Partial agonist at mu-opioid receptors with high receptor affinity. Provides analgesia with a ceiling effect on respiratory depression.
Side effects & warnings
OTM (oral transmucosal) absorption effective in cats. Ceiling effect limits maximum analgesia. Difficult to reverse with naloxone due to high receptor affinity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for gerbils may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Buprenorphine for Gerbils?
Buprenorphine dose range in gerbils, with cited source references: unspecified 0.1–0.2 mg/kg not specified.
How is Buprenorphine administered in Gerbils?
Documented routes for Buprenorphine in gerbils: unspecified.
What are the side effects of Buprenorphine in Gerbils?
These are general warnings for Buprenorphine across species; consult the gerbil dosing table above for species-specific guidance. OTM (oral transmucosal) absorption effective in cats. Ceiling effect limits maximum analgesia. Difficult to reverse with naloxone due to high receptor affinity.
Buprenorphine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Buprenorphine 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.