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Ketamine Hydrochloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: KETAMAINE GL

Strength: 50 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 271.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Ketamine Hydrochloride

Class: | Anesthetic agent, NMDA receptor antagonist Use: | Induction and maintenance of anesthesia; sedation; treatment-resistant depression; analgesia Adult dose: | 1-4.5 mg/kg IV for induction; 0.5-2 mg/kg IM; for depression, 0.5 mg/kg IV over 40 minutes Pediatric dose: | 1-2 mg/kg IV for induction; 4-5 mg/kg IM Side effects: | Dizziness, dissociation, hallucinations, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity to ketamine; conditions where increa

Drug Class

Anesthetic agent, NMDA receptor antagonist

Uses & Indications

Induction and maintenance of anesthesia; sedation; treatment-resistant depression; analgesia

Storage Requirements

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light; do not freeze

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: G.L. Pharma GmbH; Lannach, Austria, Austria

Package Size

10's (10 ml x 10 Glass Ampoules)

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 271.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

1-4.5 mg/kg IV for induction; 0.5-2 mg/kg IM; for depression, 0.5 mg/kg IV over 40 minutes

Pediatric Dose

1-2 mg/kg IV for induction; 4-5 mg/kg IM

Side Effects

Dizziness, dissociation, hallucinations, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to ketamine; conditions where increased blood pressure is undesirable; history of psychosis

Important Warnings

Risk of emergence reactions; monitor for cardiovascular and respiratory effects; potential for abuse and dependence

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Ketamine Hydrochloride available in UAE pharmacies:

KETALAR 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection KETALAR 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection KETAMAINE GL 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection KETAMINE 10 m/ml Solution For Injection KETAMINE 10 m/ml Solution For Injection KETAMINE 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection KETAMINE 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection KETAMINE 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection KETAMINE 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection KETAMINE 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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