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.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ketamine. Full label: DailyMed.
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.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Ketamine. Full label: DailyMed.
See Full Prescribing Information for important dosage and administration instructions., Induction of anesthesia: -- Intravenous route: Initially, 1 mg/kg to 4.5 mg/kg administered slowly (over a period of 60 seconds). Alternatively, administer a dose of 1 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg at a rate of 0.5 mg/kg/min. -- Intramuscular route: Initially, 6.5 mg/kg to 13 mg/kg., Maintenance of anesthesia: Increments of one-half to the full induction dose may be repeated as needed.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Ketamine hydrochloride injection is contraindicated in patients for whom a significant elevation of blood pressure would constitute a serious hazard., Ketamine hydrochloride injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ketamine or to any excipient., In patients for whom a significant elevation of blood pressure would be a serious hazard., Known hypersensitivity to ketamine or to any excipient.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Hemodynamic Instability: Monitor vital signs and cardiac function during ketamine hydrochloride injection administration., Emergence Reactions: Postoperative confusional states may occur during the recovery period. Reduce by minimizing verbal, tactile, and visual stimulation of the patient., Risk of Respiratory Depression: May occur with overdosage or too rapid a rate of administration.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hemodynamic Instability, Emergence Reactions, Respiratory Depression, Pediatric Neurotoxicity, Drug-Induced Liver Injury The following adverse reactions associated with the use of ketamine hydrochloride injection were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
27 products from 20 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aneket 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Neon Laboratories Ltd | |
| Ketajet 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Sterfil Laboratories Pvt Ltd | |
| Ketamax 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Kmine 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Aneket 10mg Injection | Ketamine (10mg) | Neon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| GB-Ket 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Greenco Biologicals Pvt Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Keta V 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd | bottle of 10 ml Solution for Injection |
| Ketafast 100mg Injection | Ketamine (100mg/2ml) | Taj Pharma India Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Ketafast 10mg Injection | Ketamine (10mg/1ml) | Taj Pharma India Ltd | vial of 20 ml Injection |
| Ketalar 10mg Injection | Ketamine (10mg) | Parke Davis India Ltd | vial of 20 ml Injection |
| Ketalar 50mg/ml Injection | Ketamine (50mg/ml) | Parke Davis India Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Ketalin 500mg Injection | Ketamine (500mg) | Shalina Laboratories Pvt Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Ketam 10mg Injection | Ketamine (10mg) | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Ketam 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Ketamax 10mg Injection | Ketamine (10mg) | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Ketanik 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Rekvina Laboratories Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Ketanik Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Rekvina Laboratories Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Ketmin 100mg Injection | Ketamine (100mg) | Themis Medicare Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Ketmin 10mg Injection | Ketamine (10mg) | Themis Medicare Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Ketolide 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Indus Pharma Pvt Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Ketsia Injection | Ketamine (50mg/ml) | Celon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Kety 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Destin Laboratories Pvt Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Kmin 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg) | Prem Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
| Oblar 500mg Injection | Ketamine (500mg) | Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Qualket Injection | Ketamine (50mg/ml) | Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd | vial of 10 ml Injection |
| Verket 50mg Injection | Ketamine (50mg/ml) | Verve Healthcare Ltd | vial of 2 ml Injection |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Stored at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); Protect from light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
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