Description

Ketamine IV is a prescription anesthetic medication used for inducing and maintaining anesthesia.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medicine (POM)

Dosage

•  Induction: 1-4.5 mg/kg IV, slowly over 1-2 minutes
•  Maintenance: 0.5-2 mg/kg IV, as needed

Therapeutic Category

• Anesthetic, Dissociative anesthetic

Active Ingredients/Composition

•  Ketamine hydrochloride

Variant

•  Ketamine IV 10mg/mL
•  Ketamine IV 50mg/mL

Consume Type

• Intravenous (IV) injection

Directions/Usage

•  Administer slowly IV over 1-2 minutes.
•  Monitor vital signs and anesthesia depth.
•  Adjust dosage as needed.

Common Side Effects

•  Hallucinations
•  Confusion
•  Dizziness
•  Nausea
•  Vomiting
•  Increased blood pressure
•  Increased heart rate

Package Type

• Vials or ampoules containing 10mg/mL or 50mg/mL ketamine hydrochloride

Storage Advice

•  Store in a cool, dry place.
•  Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources.
•  Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice

•  Use only in a medical setting with proper monitoring.
•  Monitor vital signs and anesthesia depth.
•  Avoid using in patients with certain medical conditions (e.g., hypertension, heart disease).

Product Substitutes

•  Other anesthetic medications, such as propofol or midazolam.

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Local pharmaceutical companies (e.g., Pfizer, Par Pharmaceutical)
•  Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical companies

Country of Origin

•  United States, India, or other countries