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Buprenorphine


Synonym(s): Buprenorphine hydrochloride, buprenorphine hcl

Introduction

Name

  • Buprenorphine hydrochloride.

Class of drug

  • µ receptor agonist (partial agonist); opioid analgesic.

Uses

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Administration

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Pharmacokinetics

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Precautions

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Withdrawal Periods

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Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • ​Love E J, Taylor P M, Whay H R & Murrell J (2013) Postcastration analgesia in ponies using buprenorphine hydrochloride. Vet Rec 172 (24), 635 PubMed.
  • Love E J, Taylor P M, Murrell J, Whay H R & Waterman-Pearson A E (2011) Assessment of  the sedative effects of buprenorphine administered with 10 µg/kg detomidine in  horses. Vet Rec 168 (14), 379 PubMed.
  • Love E J, Taylor P M, Murrell J, Whay H R & Waterman-Pearson A E (2011) Assessment of the sedative effects of buprenorphine administered with 20 µg/kg detomidine in horses. Vet Rec 168 (15), 409 PubMed.
  • Murrel J C, Robertson S A, Taylor P M et al (2007) Use of a transdermal matrix patch of buprenorphine in cats: preliminary pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data. Vet Rec 160 (17), 578-583 PubMed.
  • Walker A F (2007) Sublingual administration of buprenorphine for long-term analgesia in the horse. Vet Rec 160 (23), 808-809 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Love E J, Murrell J, Whay H R & Taylor P M  (2008) Antinociceptive Effects of Buprenorphine in Horses: A Dose Finding Study. In: Abstracts Presented at the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists. Autumn Conference, USA. pp 14.
  • Taylor P M, Love E J, McCluskey L, Whay H R & Murrell J (2008) Analgesic Effects of Buprenorphine Following Castration in Ponies. In: Abstracts Presented at the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists. Autumn Conference, USA. pp 15.