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Ketamine
How Ketamine works
Ketamine causes a reversible loss of consciousness allowing surgery without pain and distress.
Side Effects
Nausea, Agitation, Double vision, Erythema, Vomiting, Nightmare, Abnormal dreams, Abnormal behavior, Hallucination, Generalized tonic-clonic seizure, Increased respiratory rate , Hypertonia, Increased blood pressure, Tachycardia, Confusion, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
Usage
Ketamine is used for general Anaesthesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Ketamine addictive?Ketamine addiction can occur if the drug is taken multiple times and may develop either a mental or physical dependence on the drug effects
Q. Is Ketamine an opiate/ narcotic/ stimulant/ controlled substance/ barbiturate?No. Ketamine is a general anaesthetic and a controlled substance. It is not an opiate, barbiturate narcotic or stimulant
Q. Is Ketamine safe?Ketamine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Ketamine dangerous?Ketamine is dangerous if taken at high doses
Q. Does Ketamine make you lose weight?Yes. Ketamine can cause loss of appetite and weight loss.
