WHO Essential Medicine EML section: Injectable medicines
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(ketamine hydrochloride) injection is indicated: as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation. for the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents. as a supplement to other anesthetic agents.
KETALAR, a racemic mixture of ketamine, is a non-selective, non-competitive antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, an ionotropic glutamate receptor. The major circulating metabolite of ketamine (norketamine) demonstrated activity at the same receptor with less affinity.
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hemodynamic Instability Emergence Reactions Respiratory Depression Pediatric Neurotoxicity Drug-Induced Liver Injury The following adverse reactions associated with the use of KETALAR were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports.
is contraindicated in patients for whom a significant elevation of blood pressure would constitute a serious hazard. KETALAR is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ketamine or to any excipient.
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Available data on the use of ketamine in pregnant women mostly describe its use at the time of cesarean section and have not identified a drug-associated risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call 102What is Ketamine used for?
(ketamine hydrochloride) injection is indicated: as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation. for the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents. as a supplement to other anesthetic agents.
How does Ketamine work?
KETALAR, a racemic mixture of ketamine, is a non-selective, non-competitive antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, an ionotropic glutamate receptor. The major circulating metabolite of ketamine (norketamine) demonstrated activity at the same receptor with less affinity.
What are the side effects of Ketamine?
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hemodynamic Instability Emergence Reactions Respiratory Depression Pediatric Neurotoxicity Drug-Induced Liver Injury The following adverse reactions associated with the use of KETALAR were identified in clinical studies or...
Who should not take Ketamine?
is contraindicated in patients for whom a significant elevation of blood pressure would constitute a serious hazard. KETALAR is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ketamine or to any excipient.
Can I take Ketamine in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Available data on the use of ketamine in pregnant women mostly describe its use at the time of cesarean section and have not identified a drug-associated risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.
What is the dose of Ketamine?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is used for: (ketamine hydrochloride) injection is indicated: as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation. for the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents. as a supplement to other anestheti…
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