Ketamine

Uses

Ketamine is used for general anesthesia.

How it Works

How Ketamine Works Ketamine is a general anesthetic. It functions by inducing a reversible loss of consciousness, enabling surgical procedures to be performed without pain or distress.

Expert Advice

  • Ketamine is administered as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of a doctor only.
  • It is recommended not to eat or drink anything for up to six hours prior to the treatment.
  • Your doctor will regularly monitor your blood pressure, pulse rate, and heartbeat during the treatment.
  • Ketamine may cause drowsiness.
  • Do not drive or engage in activities that require mental focus until you understand how Ketamine affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Other Combinations

Amitriptyline + Ketamine

Related Medications

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Qualket Injection
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Vial of 10 ml

MRP 128.5

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 10mg

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Ketafast 10mg Injection
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Vial of 20 ml

MRP 68.1

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketalar 50mg/ml Injection 2s
Parke Davis India Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

MRP 17

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 10mg

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Ketalar 10mg Injection 20ml
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Vial of 20 ml

MRP 69.2

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection 10ml
Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 109

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Aneket 50mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd.
Vial of 5 ml

MRP 60

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 10mg

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Ketam 10mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 35.1

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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GB-Ket 50mg Injection
Greenco Biologicals Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

MRP 22.8

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketajet 50mg Injection
Sterfil Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 95

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketolide 50mg Injection
Indus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

MRP 21

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketanik 50mg Injection 2ml
Rekvina Laboratories Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

MRP 23

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 10mg

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Ketmin 10mg Injection
Themis Medicare Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 115.2

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketamin 50mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 114.5

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Tamine 50mg Injection
Tamman Titoe Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 105.3

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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ANEKET 50 MG INJECTION
Neon Laboratories Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 101.3

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Kety 50mg Injection
Destin Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 92

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 100mg

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Ketmin 100mg Injection
Themis Medicare Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

MRP 25.9

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketamax 50mg Injection
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 106.1

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketam 50mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

MRP 71.7

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Kmine 50mg Injection
Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

MRP 28

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Aneket 500mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 101.3

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 500mg

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Ketalin 500mg Injection
Shalina Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 34.4

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Iket 5mg Injection 10ml
6ipain Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 114

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 100mg

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Ketafast 100mg Injection
Taj Pharma India Ltd.
Vial of 2 ml

MRP 30

Molecule
Salt Composition

Ketamine 50mg

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Ketalar 50mg/ml Injection 10ml
Parke Davis India Ltd.
Vial of 10 ml

MRP 145.1

Frequently asked questions

Ketamine is safe when used at prescribed doses and durations as directed by a healthcare provider.
Ketamine can lead to addiction if used repeatedly, resulting in potential mental or physical dependence.
Ketamine can be dangerous when taken in high doses.
Yes, Ketamine can lead to a loss of appetite and subsequent weight loss.
Ketamine is a general anesthetic and a controlled substance, but it is not classified as an opiate, narcotic, stimulant, or barbiturate.
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