Ketamine
Generic Name: Ketamine
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Anesthesia induction, treatment-resistant depression
Anesthesia, Depression
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
1-2 mg/kg IV for induction
1-2 mg/kg IV for induction
Lower doses may be required
Varies by indication and route
N/A
Use with caution
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Nausea, vomiting, dissociation
Emergence delirium, hypertension, respiratory depression
Conditions where significant BP elevation is hazardous
Emergence reactions can occur
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
CNS depressants, thyroid hormones
N/A
Avoid
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Avoid unless necessary
Not recommended
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Do not drive post-procedure
N/A (administered by healthcare professional)
Vital signs, airway, ECG
Content for Ketamine was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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