Buprenorphine is most often used as an analgesic for mild to moderate pain in small animals. Partial mu-opiate agonist used primarily as an injectable & buccal analgesic in small animals, especially cats; has been used in horses also.
Dose
5 – 30
mcg/kg
Frequency
q4-8h
Duration
—
Analgesic
Dose
5 – 10
mcg/kg
Frequency
q4-8h
Duration
—
Analgesic
Dose
4 – 6
mcg/kg
Frequency
—
Duration
—
Analgesic