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 2 species: Gerbil, Mouse.

Is extended-release buprenorphine a controlled substance?

extended-release buprenorphine is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

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

extended-release buprenorphine is dosed at 1 mg/kg SC not specified in gerbils, per Bowie AR, Gibson-Corley KN, Yu ENZ. Pharmacokinetics of Extended-release Buprenorphine in Mongolian Gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2023 Nov;62(6):538-544. DOI 10.30802/AALAS-JAALAS-23-000048; PMID 37813575. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10772909/. 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 (3 dose rules)

Gerbil Mouse

Species references:All Gerbil drugs All Mouse drugs

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Weak×3

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

Backed by 3 published sources

· Bowie AR, Gibson-Corley KN, Yu ENZ. Pharmacokinetics of Extended-release Buprenorphine in Mongolian Gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2023 Nov;62(6):538-544. DOI 10.30802/AALAS-JAALAS-23-000048; PMID 37813575. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10772909/
· ETHIQA XR - Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection, Suspension, Extended Release [US Product Label]. New Brunswick, NJ: Fidelis Pharmaceuticals; 2021. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=6205ff58-853f-4987-b099-c1e263385fc8 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.181 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.150, Buprenorphine monograph spanning p.150-154; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207

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