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Ketamine

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Introduction

Name

  • Ketamine.

Class of drug

  • Cyclohexanone derivative.
  • N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist.

Description

Chemical name

  • (+/-)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexanone.

Molecular formula

  • C13H16ClNO.

Molecular weight

  • 237.73.

Physical properties

  • White crystals.

Storage requirements

  • In a locked cabinet.
  • <25%.
  • Protect from light.

Uses

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Administration

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Pharmacokinetics

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Precautions

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Withdrawal Periods

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Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Orr H E, Roughan J V & Flecknell P A (2005) Assessment of ketamine and medetomidine anaesthesia in the domestic rabbit. Vet Anaesth Analg 32 (5), 271-279 PubMed.
  • González Gil A, Illera J C, Silván G et al (2001) Plasma glucocorticoid concentrations after fentanyl-droperidol, ketamine-xylazine and ketamine-diazepam anaesthesia in New Zealand white rabbits. Vet Rec 148 (25), 784-786 PubMed.

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