Use of Analgesics, Tranquilizers, and Anesthetic Agents in Laboratory Animals
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Department of Laboratory Animal Resources - Medical Care
Swine Analgesics
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Analgesic
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Brand Name
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Dose and Route
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Frequency
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Aspirin |
Various |
325 mg/tablet |
10-20mg/kg
PO |
every 4 hrs |
Buprenorphine |
Buprenex |
0.3mg/ml |
0.005-0.01mg/kg
IM, IV |
every 12 hrs |
Butorphanol |
Torbugesic |
10mg/mg |
0.1-0.3mg/kg
SC, IM, IV |
every 2-5 hrs |
Nalbuphine |
Nubain |
10mg/ml |
1-2mg/kg SC,
IM |
every 8 hrs |