Product Details
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection USP (500 mg / 10ml In Pakistan
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection USP (500 mg/10 mL) is a prescription anaesthetic medicine used by qualified healthcare professionals for selected surgical and diagnostic procedures. Ketamine acts on the central nervous system to produce anaesthesia, sedation, and pain relief under appropriate clinical conditions.
This medicine may be used as a sole anaesthetic agent for certain procedures, to induce anaesthesia before other anaesthetic medicines are administered, or as a supplement to other anaesthetic agents. Its use requires appropriate patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency support.
Patients looking for Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection USP in Pakistan should verify the product's manufacturer, authenticity, registration status, and availability through an authorised medical supplier or licensed pharmacy.
Key Benefits
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General anaesthesia: Helps produce an anaesthetic state for selected surgical and diagnostic procedures.
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Pain management: Provides analgesic effects as part of an appropriate clinical treatment plan.
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Anaesthesia induction: May be used to initiate anaesthesia before other anaesthetic agents.
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Clinical versatility: Can be incorporated into different anaesthetic regimens under professional supervision.
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Monitored medical administration: Allows healthcare professionals to manage anaesthesia while monitoring the patient's vital signs.
These are clinical uses, not guaranteed outcomes. The choice of anaesthetic depends on the procedure, patient condition, and treating clinician's assessment.
Ingredients
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Active ingredient: Ketamine hydrochloride.
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Strength stated in the product name: 500 mg per 10 mL.
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Concentration: 50 mg/mL, if the label expresses 500 mg in 10 mL.
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Other ingredients: Water for Injection and any formulation-specific excipients or preservatives, as listed on the manufacturer's packaging.
Important: Verify whether the stated 500 mg refers to ketamine or ketamine hydrochloride, because product labels may express the strength differently. The exact formulation must be confirmed from the original package insert.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Product name | Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection USP |
| Active ingredient | Ketamine hydrochloride |
| Stated strength | 500 mg/10 mL |
| Stated concentration | 50 mg/mL, subject to label verification |
| Dosage form | Sterile injection |
| Route of administration | Intravenous or intramuscular, according to the specific product label |
| Therapeutic category | General anaesthetic |
| Main use | Selected surgical and diagnostic procedures |
| Pack size | 10 mL vial, as stated |
| Manufacturer | Verify on the original packaging |
| Availability | Confirm with an authorised supplier in Pakistan |
| Administration | Qualified healthcare professionals only |
How to Use
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Professional assessment: A qualified anaesthesia professional must determine whether ketamine is appropriate for the patient and procedure.
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Follow the official product label: Preparation, dilution, route, and administration must follow the specific manufacturer's instructions.
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Use in an appropriate clinical setting: Administration requires monitoring of breathing, oxygenation, heart rate, blood pressure, and recovery.
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Maintain emergency readiness: Personnel and equipment for airway management and resuscitation must be available.
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Follow storage instructions: Store the product according to the manufacturer's label and protect it from light when specified.
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Inspect before use: Do not use a vial that is damaged, improperly sealed, expired, or shows unexpected particles or changes in appearance.
