Ketmin 50 Injection
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Product introduction
Ketmin 50 Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This injection is used in a hospital setting only.
Ketmin 50 Injection causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinal setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
The most common side effects include rash, nausea, or vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from severe heart disease or had a stroke recently or suffered serious head or brain injury. It is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.
Also, inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this injection before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as Ketmin 50 Injection may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.
Ketmin 50 Injection causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinal setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
The most common side effects include rash, nausea, or vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from severe heart disease or had a stroke recently or suffered serious head or brain injury. It is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.
Also, inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this injection before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as Ketmin 50 Injection may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.
Uses of Ketmin Injection
Side effects of Ketmin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ketmin
- Rash
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Agitation
- Nightmares
- Abnormal behavior
- Double vision
- Hallucination
- Increased respiratory rate
- High blood pressure
- Confusion
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Muscle coordination impaired
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Tachycardia
How to use Ketmin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ketmin Injection works
Ketmin 50 Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ketmin 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketmin 50 Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketmin 50 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ketmin 50 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketmin 50 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ketmin 50 Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Ketmin 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ketmin 50 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Ketmin 50 Injection 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 Ketmin 50 Injection affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cyclohexanone derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
General Anesthetics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ketmin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Ketamine may increase the side effects of Atracurium.
Your muscles may remain relaxed or weak for a longer than usual time. Your doctor may monitor your recovery phase.
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure.
Your doctor may discontinue Alfuzosin 24 hours before the surgery.
Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome.
Do not consume Dapoxetine with Ketamine. If concurrent use is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks between taking Dapoxetine an
Ketamine may reduce blood levels of Memantine.
Do not consume Memantine with Ketamine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses
Concurrent use may cause a marked drop in blood pressure.
If concurrent use is essential, talk to your doctor.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Ketmin 50 Injection addictive?
Ketmin 50 Injection addiction can occur if the drug is taken multiple times and may develop either a mental or physical dependence on the drug effects
Is Ketmin 50 Injection an opiate/ narcotic/ stimulant/ controlled substance/ barbiturate?
No. Ketmin 50 Injection is a general anaesthetic and a controlled substance. It is not an opiate, barbiturate narcotic or stimulant
Is Ketmin 50 Injection safe?
Ketmin 50 Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Is Ketmin 50 Injection dangerous?
Ketmin 50 Injection is dangerous if taken at high doses
Does Ketmin 50 Injection make you lose weight?
Yes. Ketmin 50 Injection can cause loss of appetite and weight loss.
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Marketer details
Name: Themis Medicare Ltd
Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
Country of origin: India
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