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There are many factors to consider when choosing an opioid, including the degree of desired analgesia, onset and duration of action, adverse efects, and availability. This table can help you do what you do best—comfort your patients in their time of need.
A dosage of 55 micrograms/lb (as per this study) for buccal administration is shown on the following chart: Dog’s Weight In Pounds: Dosage In μg: If you are using this medicine at home, be sure to use it exactly as directed to by your vet, and try not to miss a dose.
Dogs: 1–2 mg/kg, PO or SC, every 24 h Cats: 2 mg/kg, SC, every 24 h for 3 days; or 1 mg/kg, PO, every 24 h a If no dosage is listed for cats, the drug is not recommended for use in that species.
18 lip 2015 · The typical dose administered to dogs and cats is 0.005 to 0.01 mg per pound (0.01 to 0.02 mg/kg) intravenous or intramuscular two to four times per day. This dose can also be given orally. Simbadol® is marketed for use in cats only to be given subcutaneously at 0.11 mg per pound (0.24 mg/kg) once daily for up to 3 days.
Dogs: 0.05–0.4 mg/kg, IV, q 1–4 h; 0.2–1 mg/kg, IM or SC, q 2–6 h; 0.1 mg/kg diluted with 0.9% saline administered epidurally at 0.23 mL/kg, q 8–24 h. Cats: 0.1–0.25 mg/kg, IV, IM, or SC, q 2–4 h. Incremental IV bolus technique: dogs—increments of 0.1 mg/kg until analgesia appears adequate; cats—increments of 0.02 mg/kg.
Buprenorphine (brand names: Buprenex®, Simbadol®, Belbuca®, Vetergesic®, Buprenodale®, Sublocade®, Suboxone®, Subutex®, Temgesic®) is an opioid analgesic used to treat pain or used as a preanesthetic in the hospital or clinic setting. Its use in dogs, small mammals, large animals, and sometimes cats to treat pain is “off label” or “extra label”.
5 mar 2024 · Maximum dose of weekly formulation: 32 mg/week; Maximum dose of monthly formulation: 128 mg/month; SUBLOCADE: For patients established on 100 mg/month: Allowance for a 2-month dosing interval may be appropriate on occasion (e.g., extended travel).
