Question 1

What is Ketamine (Ketamine Hydrochloride) used for?

Accepted Answer

Anaesthesia for surgery, pain relief during medical procedures, sedation for emergency treatments, severe pain management in hospital settings

Question 2

How do you take Ketamine (Ketamine Hydrochloride)?

Accepted Answer

This is NOT a drug you take at home. Ketamine is given only by a doctor or trained medical professional as an injection into your vein or muscle in a hospital or clinic setting. The doctor will decide the right dose based on your weight, the type of procedure, and your health condition.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Ketamine (Ketamine Hydrochloride)?

Accepted Answer

Feeling dizzy or confused when waking up, seeing strange visions or vivid dreams (hallucinations), feeling sick to the stomach or vomiting, increased heartbeat, feeling like the room is spinning

Question 4

Who should not take Ketamine (Ketamine Hydrochloride)?

Accepted Answer

People with very high blood pressure (hypertension) that is not controlled, people who have had a stroke, people with severe heart disease, anyone allergic to ketamine, people with conditions that cause increased pressure in the brain, and people with a history of mental illness such as schizophrenia.

Question 5

Is Ketamine (Ketamine Hydrochloride) safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine is generally not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless the doctor decides the benefit clearly outweighs the risk — always inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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