Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ketamine
Chemical Class
Phenyl Cyclohexane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N01AX03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Ketalite?
pain and discomfort
prevent pain and discomfort
depression; it is one of the for...
used to treat depression; it is one of the forms of racemic ketamine and was FDA-approved in 2019 for specific types of depression
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenyl Cyclohexane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in General Anesthetics pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Phenyl Cyclohexane. It belongs to N-methyl d-aspartate antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in General Anesthetics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ketamine (HCl) is 274.20. Its pKa is 7.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
450 to 1000 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult · IV
50 to 350 mg — 24 hourly
Slowly over 60 sec.
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Fasting prior to induction of anesthesia or restraint with ketamine hydrochloride is not essential; however, when preparing for elective surgery, it is advisable to withhold food for at least six h
4
Child · Intra Muscular
3 to 7 mg/kg — As recommended.
As Required
5
Child · Intravenous
0.5 to 2 mg/kg — As recommended.
As required
Safety Alerts
You should not be treated with ketamine if you are allergic to it or if you have untreated or uncontrolled hypertension ( high blood pressure )
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease
high blood pressure
or if you drink large amounts of alcohol
Important Warnings
Emergence reactions Tell your caregivers if you have hallucinations or unusual thoughts while waking up from anesthesia
Hemodynamic instability Temporary increases in blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac index may be observed during administration
Vital signs and cardiac function should be monitored during administration
Risk of respiratory depression may occur with overdosage or too rapid a rate of administration
Maintain adequate oxygenation and ventilation Risks of using ketamine alone for procedures of the pharynx, larynx, or bronchial tree Pharyngeal and laryngeal reflexes are not suppressed with ketamine when it is used alone
Avoid use as a sole anesthetic agent in surgery or diagnostic procedures of the pharynx, larynx, or bronchial tree
Muscle relaxants may be required
Pediatric neurotoxicity Studies conducted in young animals and children suggest repeated or prolonged use of general anesthetic or sedation drugs in children younger than 3 years may have negative effects on their developing brains
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ketamine (HCl)which give rise to further complications include Sinus tachycardiaHallucinationsHypotensionMaculopapular rashHypertensionSinus bradycardiaRespiratory depressionLaryngospasm. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ketamine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include NauseaVomitingAnorexiaSkin rashesDiplopia
Drug Interactions
It may take you longer to recover from anesthesia if you use other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing. This includes opioid medication
a sleeping pill
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety or seizures . Other drugs may affect ketamine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. Tell your doctor if you take theophylline
aminophylline
Storage
IV Inj, IV Inf, IM Inj Store at room temperature, Below 30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 213.44
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 12 Dec, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
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