What is Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol used for?

Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol is indicated for: Experimentally induced arthritic pain (analgesia).

Which species have cited Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol dosing data?

Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Green-cheeked Conure.

Is Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol a controlled substance?

Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol

Calculate dosage

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

Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol is dosed at 15 mg/kg SC not stated in the cited source in green-cheeked conures, per Paul-Murphy JR, et al. Evaluation of liposome-encapsulated butorphanol tartrate for alleviation of experimentally induced arthritic pain in green-cheeked conures (Pyrrhura molinae). Am J Vet Res. 2009;70(10):1211-1219. DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.70.10.1211; PMID: 19795935; PMCID: PMC4237008. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4237008/. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

Species with Liposome-encapsulated butorphanol dosing data (1 dose rule)

Green-cheeked Conure

Species references:All Green-cheeked Conure drugs

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 source

· Paul-Murphy JR, et al. Evaluation of liposome-encapsulated butorphanol tartrate for alleviation of experimentally induced arthritic pain in green-cheeked conures (Pyrrhura molinae). Am J Vet Res. 2009;70(10):1211-1219. DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.70.10.1211; PMID: 19795935; PMCID: PMC4237008. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4237008/

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