General Anaesthesia

In General Anaesthesia Ketanik Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used to induce a reversible loss of sensation and consciousness during major surgeries in a hospital setting by a specialised doctor known as an anaesthetist. It is generally very safe works quite quickly and will allow carrying out of the procedure without causing pain and distress.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Ketanik Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This injection is used in a hospital setting only.Ketanik Injection causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinal setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.The most common side effects include rash nausea or vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from severe heart disease or had a stroke recently or suffered serious head or brain injury. It is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.Also inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this injection before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as Ketanik Injection may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ketanik Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Ketanik Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Ketanik Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Ketanik Injection may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Ketanik Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ketanik Injection is recommended.However talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Ketanik Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ketanik Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Cyclohexanone derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS|Action Class :: General anaesthetic agents

General Anaesthesia

Rash | Erythema (skin redness) | Vomiting | Nausea | Agitation | Nightmares | Abnormal behavior | Double vision | Hallucination | Increased respiratory rate | High blood pressure | Confusion | Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) | Muscle coordination impaired | Tonic-clonic seizures | Tachycardia

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. Is Ketanik Injection addictive?::: Ketanik Injection addiction can occur if the drug is taken multiple times and may develop either a mental or physical dependence on the drug effects| Q. Is Ketanik Injection an opiate/ narcotic/ stimulant/ controlled substance/ barbiturate?::: No. Ketanik Injection is a general anaesthetic and a controlled substance. It is not an opiate barbiturate narcotic or stimulant| Q. Is Ketanik Injection safe?::: Ketanik Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor| Q. Is Ketanik Injection dangerous?::: Ketanik Injection is dangerous if taken at high doses| Q. Does Ketanik Injection make you lose weight?::: Yes. Ketanik Injection can cause loss of appetite and weight loss.