What is Midazolam/butorphanol used for?

Midazolam/butorphanol is indicated for: Sedation.

Which species have cited Midazolam/butorphanol dosing data?

Midazolam/butorphanol dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Degu.

Is Midazolam/butorphanol a controlled substance?

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

Midazolam/butorphanol

Calculate dosage

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

Midazolam/butorphanol is dosed at 0.2–0.8 mg/kg (midazolam component) IM not stated in source in degus, per Jekl V. Personal communication; 2016. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.787 — 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

Uncategorized

Routes

Indications

Sedation

Species with Midazolam/butorphanol dosing data (1 dose rule)

Degu

Species references:

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

· Jekl V. Personal communication; 2016. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.787 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents).

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