What is Dolorex used for?

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

How long does butorphanol Last cats?

Are there any potential side effects? Butorphanol is a short-acting drug and will generally be out of your pet’s system within 24 hours, although the effects may last longer if your pet has decreased liver or kidney function.

What is Dolorex injection?

DOLOREX (butorphanol tartrate) is indicated for the relief of pain associated with colic in adult horses and yearlings. Clinical studies in the horse have shown that butorphanol tartrate alleviates abdominal pain associated with torsion, impaction, intussusception, spasmodic and tympanic colic, and postpartum pain.

What is butorphanol used for in cats?

TORBUGESIC-SA (butorphanol tartrate injection) is indicated for the relief of pain in cats caused by major or minor trauma, or pain associated with surgical procedures. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

Does Dolorex make you sleepy?

Dolorex Warnings This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or use machines if you are not alert. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

How much does Dolorex cost?

Dolorex is a Analgesics-Sedatives class medication manufactured by AG MARIN PHARMACEUTICALS. The typical counter price of Dolorex is $12.24 per 24, 24 Tablets Tablet, but you can pay just $8.13 with your SingleCare savings card to save with the Dolorex coupon.

Is butorphanol safe for cats?

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 TORBUGESIC-SA per 10 lbs of body weight.

Do cats cry if they are in pain?

Yes, as previously mentioned, some cats in pain (particularly severe, sudden pain) will cry out or howl. If you see this, take them to the vet immediately to have them checked out, even if you can’t see anything else wrong with them.

Can humans take Dolorex?

Do not take this product for pain more than 10 days (adults) or 5 days (children) unless directed by a doctor. Do not take this product for fever more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor.

What does Acepromazine do to cats?

Acepromazine is one of the most commonly used tranquilizers for dogs and cats. It decreases anxiety, causes central nervous system depression, and a drop in blood pressure and heart rate. It may be used in conjunction with atropine as a pre-operative medication for anxiety and for its antidysrhythmic effects.

Does buprenorphine for cats need to be refrigerated?

How do I store buprenorphine? Store at room temperature between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F) and protected from light, excessive heat above 40°C (104°F), and freezing. Follow the storage directions on the label for compounded forms of this medication.

Is butorphanol a sedative?

Butorphanol (0.1 mg/kg, IV or IM) produces a mild level of sedation in camelids. Butorphanol may be used to enhance patient cooperation when the adverse effects of xylazine may not be tolerated. Butorphanol sedation does not generally produce recumbency.

Can you use Dolorex on dogs?

This drug is registered for use in animals and humans. Veterinary formulations: Torbugesic® (Fort Dodge), Dolorex® (Merck) and Torbutrol® (Fort Dodge) Butorphanol is used primarily for Pain relief and to treat coughing.

What type of drug is Dolorex?

DOLOREX (butorphanol tartrate) is a totally synthetic, centrally acting, narcotic agonist-antagonist analgesic with potent antitussive activity. It is a member of the phenanthrene series.

What is a Dolorex injection for horses?

DOLOREX (butorphanol tartrate injection) is indicated for the relief of pain associated with colic in adult horses and yearlings. Clinical studies in the horse have shown that butorphanol tartrate alleviates abdominal pain associated with torsion, impaction, intussusception, spasmodic and tympanic colic, and postpartum pain. FOR USE IN HORSES ONLY.

What is off label drug use in cats and dogs?

Its use in cats and dogs to treat certain conditions is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’. Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label use in veterinary medicine.