What is Fentanyl/fluanisone used for?

Fentanyl/fluanisone is indicated for: Anesthesia, neuroleptanalgesia.

Which species have cited Fentanyl/fluanisone dosing data?

Fentanyl/fluanisone dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Guinea Pig.

Is Fentanyl/fluanisone a controlled substance?

Fentanyl/fluanisone is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Fentanyl/fluanisone

Calculate dosage

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

Fentanyl/fluanisone is dosed at 0.5–1 ml/kg IM not stated (single dose) in guinea pigs, per Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.784 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Analgesic

Routes

Indications

Anesthesianeuroleptanalgesia

Species with Fentanyl/fluanisone dosing data (1 dose rule)

Guinea Pig

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Weak×1

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

Backed by a published sourceShow

· Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.784 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents).

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