Use of Analgesics, Tranquilizers, and Anesthetic Agents in Laboratory Animals
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Rabbit Analgesics
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Analgesic
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Brand Name
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Concentration
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Dose and Route
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Frequency
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Buprenorphine |
Buprenex |
0.3mg/ml |
0.01-0.05mg/kg
SC, IM, IV |
every 8-12
hrs |
Butorphanol |
Torbugesic |
10mg/ml |
0.05-2.0mg/kg
SC, IM |
every 4 hrs |
Nalbuphine |
Nubain |
10mg/ml |
1-2mg/kg
IM, SC, IV |
every 4-5 hrs |