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Ketamine
Latest prescription information about Ketamine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Ketamine
Pronunciation : KEET-uh-MEEN
Trade Name(s):
India- Aneket Amp, Aneket Vial, Hypnoket Vial, Keta Amp, Keta -V, Kmine -50, Keta Vial, Ketafast Inj, Ketafast Vial, Ketajex Amp, Ketajex Vial, Ketalar Inj, Ketam Inj, Ketamax Inj, Ketmin Amp, Ketmin Vial, Ketsia Amp, Ketsia Vial, Kety, Kmin Inj, Oblar -50, Taurket Vial, Verket, GB -Ket, Rekita. International- Ketalar. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult: IV- 1-4.5 mg/kg as inj or infuse 1-2 mg/kg at 0.5 mg/kg/min. IM- 6.5-13 mg/kg. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of trauma or injury, stroke, increased spinal fluid pressure, increased eye pressure, eye injury, heart diseases, uncontrolled high blood pressure, mental disorders or thyroid problems, any allergy, who is taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Central Nervous System- Vivid dreams, hallucinations, confusion, irrational behavior and increased muscle tone. Heart- High blood pressure, fast/low heart rate and abnormal heart rhythm. Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and increased saliva. Respiratory- Respiratory depression. Eye- Night blindness and increased eye pressure/tears. Skin- Rash and pain at injection site. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Injection: Store it at controlled room temperature (15-30°C). |
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