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Indications/Uses
Used in general anesth for diagnostic or short surgical operations that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation; for the induction of anesth to be maintained w/ other drugs; supplementary anesth.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Individualize dosing. Initial IV dose 1-4.5 mg ketamine/kg BW. Initial IM dose 6.5-13 mg/kg. Initial IV infusion dose 0.5-2 mg/kg at an appropriate infusion rate.
Contraindications
HTN, CVA. Presence of eye injury or increased IOP.
Special Precautions
Monitor cardiac function for patients w/ HTN or cardiac decompensation. Elevated IOP & CSF pressure. Avoid mechanical stimulation of the pharynx. Verbal, tactile & visual stimuli should be kept to a minimum during recovery in an attempt to reduce the risk of emergence reactions.
Adverse Reactions
Emergence reactions including vivid & unpleasant dreams, confusion, hallucination, irrational behavior. Increased muscle tone. Depressed respiration; apnea, laryngospasm; diplopia, nystagmus; nausea & vomiting, lacrimation, hypersalivation; transient skin rashes & pain at inj site.
Drug Interactions
Prolong the effect w/ inhalational anesth eg, ether & halothane, other cerebral depressants. Prolonged recovery w/ barbiturates &/or opioids. Ergometrine.
MedsGo Class
Anaesthetics - Local & General
Features
Dosage
50 mg / mL
Ingredients
- Ketamine
Packaging
Solution for Injection 1's
Generic Name
Ketamine Hydrochloride
Registration Number
DR-XY41256
Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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