What is Tapentadol used for?

Tapentadol is indicated for: Analgesia.

Which species have cited Tapentadol dosing data?

Tapentadol dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Red-eared Slider.

Is Tapentadol a controlled substance?

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

Tapentadol

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

Tapentadol is dosed at 10 mg/kg IM q48-72h in red-eared sliders, per Giorgi M, De Vito V, Owen H, et al. PK/PD evaluations of the novel atypical opioid tapentadol in red-eared slider turtles. Med Weter. 2014;70:530-535. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.256 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.6 (Analgesic (Including Antiinflammatory) Agents Used in Reptiles). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Analgesic

Routes

Indications

Analgesia

Species with Tapentadol dosing data (1 dose rule)

Red-eared Slider

Species references:All Red-eared Slider drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

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

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· Giorgi M, De Vito V, Owen H, et al. PK/PD evaluations of the novel atypical opioid tapentadol in red-eared slider turtles. Med Weter. 2014;70:530-535. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.256 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.6 (Analgesic (Including Antiinflammatory) Agents Used in Reptiles).

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