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Ketamine

Written By Dr. Swati MishraReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 04 Dec 2024 | 05:40 AM (UTC)

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.
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Medicine brands for Ketamine

Ketmin
Themis Medicare Ltd
₹24 to ₹108
6 variant(s)
Ketmin
Ketamax
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
₹88 to ₹99
2 variant(s)
Ketamax
Aneket
Neon Laboratories Ltd
₹22 to ₹120
6 variant(s)
Aneket
Tamine
Tamman Titoe Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹98 to ₹98
1 variant(s)
Tamine
Ketafast
Taj Pharma India Ltd
₹15 to ₹63
2 variant(s)
Ketafast
Kmin
Prem Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹19 to ₹19
1 variant(s)
Kmin
Ketamine Hydrochloride
Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹102 to ₹102
1 variant(s)
Ketamine Hydrochloride
Ketalin
Shalina Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹32 to ₹32
1 variant(s)
Ketalin
Oblar
Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹102 to ₹102
1 variant(s)
Oblar
Ketolide
Indus Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹19 to ₹19
1 variant(s)
Ketolide

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 addiction can occur if the drug is taken multiple times and may develop either a mental or physical dependence on the drug effects
No. Ketamine is a general anaesthetic and a controlled substance. It is not an opiate, barbiturate narcotic or stimulant
Ketamine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Ketamine is dangerous if taken at high doses
Yes. Ketamine can cause loss of appetite and weight loss.