Esketamine
Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.
Indications
- Induction and maintenance of anaesthesia (specialist use only)
- Analgesic supplementation of regional and local anaesthesia (specialist use only)
- Analgesia in emergency medicine (specialist use only)
+ 2 more indications in the full monograph
Safety Information
Cautions
General cautions: History of drug abuse; hypertension; raised intracranial pressure; thyroid dysfunction Specific cautions: When used for Analgesia in emergency medicine Chronic or acute alcohol consu
Side Effects
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