Ketamine

Ketamine is the active substance of a general anesthetic known commercially as Ketamin.

This injectable drug is used before surgery so that the patient partially loses consciousness and becomes sedated. The action of ketamine is the reduction of the perception of pain, but without changing the breathing and functioning of vital organs.

Indications of Ketamine

General anesthesia.

Price of Ketamine

The box of Ketamine 50 mg containing 25 ampoules costs approximately 312 reais.

Side Effects of Ketamine

High pressure; increased heart rate; psychiatric reactions; mental confusion; delirium; dream: excitement; hallucination; irrational behavior; images.

Contraindications of Ketamine

Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; Stroke; severe heart disease; myocardial infarction; cardiac insufficiency; high pressure; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.

Mode of use of Ketamine

Injectable Use

Adult

• Administer ketamine 500 mg / 10 ml for 60 seconds, direct intravenous route. This procedure should only be performed by qualified professionals.