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Pharmaceutical name: Butorphanol tartrate
Pharmacological class: Analgesic
Indications: BUTORPHINE (butorphanol tartrate) is indicated for the relief of pain in cats caused by major or minor trauma, or pain associated with surgical procedures.
Dosage: The recommended dosage in cats is 0.4 mg of butorphanol per kilogram body weight (0.2 mg/lb) given by subcutaneous injection. This is equivalent to 1.0 mL of BUTORPHINE per 10 lbs of body weight. Pre-clinical model studies and clinical field trials in cats demonstrated that the analgesic effects of BUTORPHINE are seen within 20 minutes and persist in the majority of responding cats for 3 to 6 hours following subcutaneous injection. The dose may be repeated up to 4 times per day for up to 2 days.
For further information including precautions, side effects and warnings, please see the product package insert.
Presentation: 10 mL multidose vial - 2mg/mL
Pharmacological class: Analgesic
Indications: BUTORPHINE (butorphanol tartrate) is indicated for the relief of pain in cats caused by major or minor trauma, or pain associated with surgical procedures.
Dosage: The recommended dosage in cats is 0.4 mg of butorphanol per kilogram body weight (0.2 mg/lb) given by subcutaneous injection. This is equivalent to 1.0 mL of BUTORPHINE per 10 lbs of body weight. Pre-clinical model studies and clinical field trials in cats demonstrated that the analgesic effects of BUTORPHINE are seen within 20 minutes and persist in the majority of responding cats for 3 to 6 hours following subcutaneous injection. The dose may be repeated up to 4 times per day for up to 2 days.
For further information including precautions, side effects and warnings, please see the product package insert.
Presentation: 10 mL multidose vial - 2mg/mL
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