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Guidelines for
Systemic Analgesics

(Rat)

  • Ketoprofen 5 mg/kg; SQ

  • Acetaminophen, 200 mg/kg; PO 

    • [Recipe:  Mix 5 ml of Children's Tylenol (160mg/cc) in 8 ounces of water.  Provide 4 days pre-procedure and as many days post procedure as necessary (recommended 10 days).

  • Buprenorphine, 0.01-0.05 mg/kg, q 8-12 hrs.; SQ

  • Butophanol, 1-2 mg/kg, q 4 hr.; SQ

  • Codeine, 60-90 mg/kg, q 4 hr.; SQ

  • Ibuprofen, 20 mg/kg; PO

  • Meperidine, 10-20 mg/kg; q 2-3 hr.; SQ, IM

  • Morphine, 2-5 mg/kg, q hourly; SQ

  • Nalbuphine, 1-2 mg/kg, q 3 hr.; IM