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Ketalar TM
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Active ingredients: ketamine
Pack: Ketalar 200 mg/2 mL injection, 5 x 2 mL vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: KETALAR ketamine 200mg/2mL (as hydrochloride) injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Ketalar is recommended: 1. as the sole anaesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation. Ketalar is best suited for short procedures and it can be used with additional doses, for longer procedures; 2. for the induction of anaesthesia prior to the administration of other general anaesthetic agents, and 3. to supplement low-potency agents, such as nitrous oxide.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear colourless liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is
- 5 x 2mL vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ketamine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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