What is Torbutrol prescribed for?

Answer by  ellie61 (478)

Torbutrol is a vetinary medication most often prescribed for pain relief; although it's primary purpose is for sedation and repression of certain respiritory issues.

Answer by  molva (17)

Torbutrol, a veterinary medicine, is the brand name of butorphanol tartrate. It is an analgesic (painkiller) with antitussive properties, meaning it suppresses coughing. Torbutrol is prescribed to dogs for the relief of chronic, non-productive cough caused by inflammatory conditions of the upper respiratory tract such as racheobronchitis, tracheitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis or pharyngitis.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Torbutrol is the brand name of butorphaol tartrate, which is prescribed by veterinarians as a pain reliever for animals, though it can be used as a sedative.

Answer by  Nazir (46)

Torbutrol is a brand name used for killing pain and suppressing cough. It is also prescribed for easing nausea in dogs, horses, rabbits, birds, ferrets and cats. It helps in easing coughs, but only certain coughs that do not produce mucus.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

This is an opioid pain killer and cough suppressant, most often used to suppress nausea,also used for kennel cough- it is used for coughs that don't present with mucous

Answer by  caporfirio (804)

It is a drug taken by dogs, cats, and other like animals. It is a pain killer and cough suppressant.