Ketamine
Indications
- Induction and maintenance of anaesthesia
- Diagnostic manoeuvres and procedures not involving intense pain
Drug Interactions
10 drug interactions identified for Ketamine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Acute circulatory failure (shock); cardiovascular disease; dehydration; elderly; fixed cardiac output; hallucinations; head injury; hypertension; hypovolaemia; increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure; ...
Side Effects
Common or very common Anxiety; behaviour abnormal; confusion; diplopia; hallucination; muscle tone increased; nausea; nystagmus; skin reactions; sleep disorders; tonic clonic movements; vomiting Uncom...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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