Ketamine
Information about Ketamine
Ketamine uses
Ketamine is used for general Anaesthesia.
How ketamine works
Ketamine is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
Common side effects of ketamine
Nausea, Vomiting, High blood pressure, Erythema (skin redness), Injection site pain, Apnea (absence of breathing), Increased heart rate, Increased intraocular pressure, Respiratory depression, Decreased appetite, Hepatobiliary disorder, Emergence reactions, Discomfort when urinating, Frequent urge to urinate, Blood in urine
Available Medicine for Ketamine
Expert advice for Ketamine
- Ketamine is given as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of o doctor only.
- It is suggested not to eat or drink anything up to six hours before the treatment.
- Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
- It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Ketamine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Ketamine
Ketamine
Q. Is Ketamine addictive?
Ketamine addiction can occur if the drug is taken multiple times and may develop either a mental or physical dependence on the drug effects
Q. Is Ketamine an opiate/ narcotic/ stimulant/ controlled substance/ barbiturate?
No. Ketamine is a general anaesthetic and a controlled substance. It is not an opiate, barbiturate narcotic or stimulant
Q. Is Ketamine safe?
Ketamine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor