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Ketamine is the active substance in general anesthesia known commercially as Ketamin.
This medicine for injectable use is used before surgery so that the patient partially loses consciousness and becomes sedated. The action of Ketamine consists of decreasing the perception of pain, but without altering breathing and the functioning of vital organs.
Indications for Ketamine
General anesthesia.
Ketamine Price
The 50 mg ketamine box 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; vivid images.
Ketamine contraindications
Pregnancy risk C; lactating women; Stroke; severe heart disease; myocardial infarction; cardiac insufficiency; high pressure; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Ketamine
Injectable Use
Adult
- Administer 500 mg / 10 ml Ketamine for 60 seconds via direct intravenous. This procedure should only be performed by specialized professionals.
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