Butorphanol for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Butorphanol is used in bearded dragon for Pain management. Routes documented in bearded dragon: IM, SC. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Butorphanol in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Torbugesic, Torbutrol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.4–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | Pain management | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| SC | 0.4–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | Pain management | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Kappa-opioid receptor agonist and mu-opioid receptor antagonist. Provides visceral analgesia and sedation.
Side effects & warnings
Short duration of action (1-2 hours). Better for visceral than somatic pain. Ceiling effect on analgesia. May cause sedation and mild respiratory depression.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Butorphanol dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Butorphanol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.