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Synonym

KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition

KETAMINE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Ketamine 50 mg Injection

Ketamine 50 mg Injection belongs to the group of medicines called anaesthetic agents indicated alone or in combination with other anaesthetic agents for the induction of anaesthesia during routine and emergency surgery to prevent pain and discomfort.

Ketamine 50 mg Injection contains Ketamine, which works by inducing anaesthesia by causing reversible loss of consciousness. It puts you to sleep and helps prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures.

In some cases, Ketamine 50 mg Injection may cause nausea, vomiting, pain and inflammation at the site of injection. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving Ketamine 50 mg Injection. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Ketamine 50 mg Injection

An anesthetic used to put you to sleep for surgery, to relieve pain and discomfort, to treat depression, and as an addictive drug

Medicinal Benefits

Ketamine 50 mg Injection belongs to the group of medicines called anaesthetic agents indicated alone or in combination with other anaesthetic agents for the induction of anaesthesia during routine and emergency surgery to prevent pain and discomfort. Ketamine 50 mg Injection contains Ketamine, which works by inducing anaesthesia by causing reversible loss of consciousness. It puts you to sleep and helps prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures.

Side Effects of Ketamine 50 mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Pain and inflammation at the site of injection

Directions for Use

Ketamine 50 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not use Ketamine 50 mg Injection if you are allergic to any of its components if you are suffering from any condition in which an increase in blood pressure may be harmful to you, if you have been pregnant, and during your pregnancy, you have suffered from a condition called eclampsia or pre-eclampsia which causes an increase in your blood pressure, if you have/had stroke, serious head or brain injury, or severe heart disease. Inform the doctor if you have/had mental health problems, chest infection, breathing problems, liver problems, glaucoma, porphyria, seizures, thyroid disorder, head injury or abnormal growth in the brain, if you drink large amounts of alcohol or if you have a history of drug abuse or addiction. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Therapeutic Class

GENERAL ANESTHETICS

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking antipsychotics (aripiprazole), sedatives (zolpidem), benzodiazepines (lorazepam, clonazepam, diazepam, midazolam), antihistamines (diphenhydramine), opioids (hydromorphone), antidepressants (cyclobenzaprine, escitalopram, fluoxetine), or antiepileptics (lamotrigine, pregabalin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have high blood pressure, eclampsia (seizures during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth), pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), stroke, serious head or brain injury, or severe heart disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ARIPIPRAZOLE
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • LORAZEPAM
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • MIDAZOLAM
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • HYDROMORPHONE
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • FLUOXETINE
  • LAMOTRIGINE
  • PREGABALIN

Habit Forming

Yes

What if I have taken an overdose of Ketamine 50 mg Injection

As Ketamine 50 mg Injection is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. Overdose of Ketamine 50 mg Injection may cause amnesia, elevated blood pressure, breathing difficulties, problems with coordination and judgment, seizures, ulcerative cystitis and addiction.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anaesthesia: Anaesthesia is the use of medications called anaesthetics to prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures. This causes a loss of sensation, feeling, and awareness.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Ketamine 50 mg Injection.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform the doctor before receiving Ketamine 50 mg Injection.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Ketamine 50 mg Injection.

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Driving

Unsafe

Ketamine 50 mg Injection may impair your thinking and reactions. Therefore, avoid driving and operating machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving Ketamine 50 mg Injection.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver impairment, inform the doctor before receiving Ketamine 50 mg Injection.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a history of kidney impairment, inform the doctor before receiving Ketamine 50 mg Injection.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness in children below 16 years have not been established. However, please consult your doctor for more information.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited , Commercial Operations , Prestige Tech Park,Platina-3, 7Th To 12Th Floor, Prestige Tech Park, Kadubesanahalli, Bangalore -560103.
Other Info - KET0461

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FAQs

Ketamine 50 mg Injection is used to induce anaesthesia during routine and emergency surgery to prevent pain and discomfort.
Ketamine 50 mg Injection puts you to sleep and helps prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures.
Ketamine 50 mg Injection may not be safe for people in whom significant elevation of blood pressure may be harmful. If you have hypertension/high blood pressure, inform the doctor.
Ketamine 50 mg Injection may cause hallucinations, which might include flashbacks or floating sensations. Consult the doctor if you experience hallucinations.

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