Drug details

Ketalar (ketamine hydrochloride injection)

type of General Anesthetics, Systemic

Ketalar (ketamine hydrochloride) Injection is a non-barbiturate anesthetic indicated for the induction of anesthesia either alone or prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents. Ketalar is indicated to supplement low-potency agents, such as nitrous oxide. Ketalar is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• loss of appetite,
• vomiting,
• dizziness,
• blurred vision,
• low blood pressure,
• drowsiness,
• hallucinations
• double vision,
• dream-like feeling,
• sleep problems (insomnia), or

The following drugs are related to Ketalar, either as a replacement or used together:

• Fresenius Propoven (propofol)