Generic name: ketamine hydrochloride
Dosage form: injection, solution, concentrate
Drug class:General anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Ketamine Injection, Concentrate
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection is indicated:
- as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation.
- for the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents.
- as a supplement to other anesthetic agents.
Ketamine Injection, Concentrate Dosage and Administration
Important Dosage and Administration Information
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection should be administered by or under the direction of physicians experienced in the administration of general anesthetics, maintenance of a patent ai...
