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Butorphanol Injectable

Torbugesic, Torbutrol Injectable

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Neurological

Routes

IVIMSC

Indications

Analgesia

Mechanism of Action

Kappa agonist / mu antagonist. Moderate analgesia, good sedation. Injectable form for hospitalized and exotic patients.

Side effects & warnings

DEA Schedule IV. 0.5mg/ml formulation for cats. Widely used in exotic species. Ceiling analgesic effect. Sedation. Respiratory depression less than pure mu agonists.

Species with Butorphanol Injectable dosing data (5 dose rules)

African Grey ParrotBall PythonBearded DragonGuinea PigRabbit (Domestic)

Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Ball Python drugsAll Bearded Dragon drugsAll Guinea Pig drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugs

Controlled Substance

Controlled substance

Evidence levels across 5 dose rules

Moderate×3Weak×1Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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