What is extended-release buprenorphine used for?

extended-release buprenorphine is indicated for: post-operative analgesia (incisional pain model).

Which species have cited extended-release buprenorphine dosing data?

extended-release buprenorphine dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Mouse.

Is extended-release buprenorphine a controlled substance?

extended-release buprenorphine is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

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

extended-release buprenorphine is dosed at 3.25 mg/kg SC once in mouses, per Navarro KL, et al. Lipid bound extended release buprenorphine (high and low doses) and sustained release buprenorphine effectively attenuate post-operative hypersensitivity in an incisional pain model in mice (Mus musculus). Animal Models and Experimental Medicine. 2021. DOI 10.1002/ame2.12157; PMID 34179720; PMCID PMC8212827. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212827/. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

Indications

post-operative analgesia (incisional pain model)

Species with extended-release buprenorphine dosing data (2 dose rules)

Mouse

Species references:All Mouse drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Weak×2

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

Backed by a published source

· Navarro KL, et al. Lipid bound extended release buprenorphine (high and low doses) and sustained release buprenorphine effectively attenuate post-operative hypersensitivity in an incisional pain model in mice (Mus musculus). Animal Models and Experimental Medicine. 2021. DOI 10.1002/ame2.12157; PMID 34179720; PMCID PMC8212827. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212827/

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