Ketamine HCL Injection, 50mg/mL, 10mL Vial

What Is Ketamine Hydrochloride?

Ketamine Hydrochloride (ketamine hcl) Injection (Brand Names: Ketalar) is an anesthetic used as a general anesthetic to prevent pain and discomfort during medical tests or procedures, or minor surgery. Ketamine hydrochloride is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Ketamine Hydrochloride?

Common side effects of ketamine hydrochloride include:

• dream-like feeling,
• blurred vision,
• double vision,
• jerky muscle movements,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite, or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects within 24 hours after you receive ketamine hydrochloride including:

• severe confusion,
• hallucinations,
• unusual thoughts, or
• extreme fear.

Dosage for Ketamine Hydrochloride

This medication is administered under a physician’s supervision. The initial dose of ketamine administered intravenously (IV) ranges from 1 mg/kg to 4.5 mg/kg. The average amount required to produce five to ten minutes of surgical anesthesia is 2 mg/kg. The initial dose of ketamine administered intramuscularly (IM) ranges from 6.5 to 13 mg/kg. A dose of 10 mg/kg usually produces 12 to 25 minutes of surgical anesthesia.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Ketamine Hydrochloride?

Ketamine hydrochloride may interact with barbiturates or narcotics. Tell your doctor all medications you use.

Ketamine Hydrochloride During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Ketamine hydrochloride is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. You may have withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop taking Ketamine hydrochloride.

Additional Information

Our Ketamine Hydrochloride (ketamine hcl) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.