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Butorphanol (brand names: Stadol®, Torbutrol®, Torbugesic®, Dolorex®) is a systemic partial opiate agonist/antagonist used as an analgesic (pain control medication), pre-anesthetic, antitussive (cough suppressant), or antiemetic (prevents vomiting). It is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act.

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. In these instances, follow your veterinarian’s directions and cautions very carefully as their directions may be significantly different from those on the label.

Butorphanol works for a short duration to alleviate mild to moderate pain. It also acts as an antagonist to pure opioids (such as morphine), so it can be used to reverse the effects of opioids while still providing pain control. You should notice your pet feeling better about ...