Question 1

What is KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE used for?

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KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (brand name Ketalar) is a Electrolyte / Mineral indicated for See full prescribing information.

Question 2

How does KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE work?

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KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action KETALAR, a racemic mixture of ketamine, is a non-selective, non-competitive antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, an ionotropic glutamate receptor. The major circulating metabolite of ketamine (norketamine) demonstrated activity at the same receptor with less affinity. Norketamine is about 1/3 as active as ketamine in reducing halothane requirements (MAC) of the rat..

Question 3

What are the most common side effects of KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

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Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Question 4

Is KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE the same as Ketalar?

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Ketalar is a brand name for KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

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