Ketmin 10Mg Injection
About Ketmin 10Mg Injection
Ketmin 10Mg Injection is a drug that is mainly used as an anaesthetic drug. It can be found in powdered or liquid form and especially used by veterinarians in treatment of animals. It causes temporary sedation, trance and a relaxed state of mind and body. It is used in order to conduct surgical procedures and other treatments that may cause immense pain and discomfort. The heart, lungs and other vital organs remain functioning normally even though the patient loses consciousness.
Although the exact mechanism by which Ketmin 10Mg Injection exerts its anaesthetic effect is still under investigation, it is believed to work by binding to and inhibiting N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. It is also believed to bind to opioid receptors, muscarinic receptors, and monoaminergic receptors. However, unlike most other oral anaesthetics, it does not bind to GABA receptors.
This drug should not be used by people who suffer from glaucoma, have meningitis or a brain tumour. Let you doctor know if you suffer from any of the following condition – coronary artery disease, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, angina, or alcohol addiction.
The common side effects of using Ketmin 10Mg Injection are generally seen as the patient comes off the drug and regains consciousness. These include psychological reactions like confusion, hallucinations, drowsiness, agitation, memory loss, nausea, slurring of speech, dissociation from the body, dizziness, delirium, and inability to control eye movements or slow heartbeat.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Ketmin 10Mg Injection ?
Agitation
Double Vision
Erythema
Nightmare
Abnormal Dreams
Hallucination
Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
Increased Respiratory Rate
Hypertonia
Increased Blood Pressure
Tachycardia
Confusion
Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movement)
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Ketmin 10Mg Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
Ketmin 10mg injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Ketmin 10Mg Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ketmin 10Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Ketam 10Mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Ketamax 10Mg Injection
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Aneket 10Mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication is a class III scheduled drug that is used for anaesthetic purposes for both humans and in veterinary medicine. It belongs to the class of dissociative anaesthetics that results in trance-like state and hallucinations. Hence, it also has application as a date-rape drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Anesthesiologist before using this medicine.
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