Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ketamine (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Cyclohexanone derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	General anaesthetic agents
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	480

FAQ

Does Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg make you lose weight?

Yes. Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg can cause loss of appetite and weight loss.

Is Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg addictive?

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg addiction can occur if the drug is taken multiple times and may develop either a mental or physical dependence on the drug effects

Is Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg safe?

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg dangerous?

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is dangerous if taken at high doses

Is Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg an opiate/ narcotic/ stimulant/ controlled substance/ barbiturate?

No. Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is a general anaesthetic and a controlled substance. It is not an opiate, barbiturate narcotic or stimulant

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection Reviews

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This injection is used in a hospital setting only.

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinal setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.

The most common side effects include rash, nausea, or vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from severe heart disease or had a stroke recently or suffered serious head or brain injury. It is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

Also, inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this injection before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

How Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection Works

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

How to Use Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection

In General Anaesthesia: Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is a general anesthetic. It is used to induce a reversible loss of sensation and consciousness during major surgeries in a hospital setting by a specialised doctor known as an anaesthetist. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will allow carrying out of the procedure without causing pain and distress.

Uses of Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection

General Anaesthesia

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver ^CAUTION

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It is suggested not to eat or drink anything up to six hours before the treatment.
Ketamine Hydrochloride 50mg is given as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of o doctor only.

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