Ketamine
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.
Other sources of information
- Ramsey I (2014) BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. 8th edn. BSAVA. ISBN: 9781905319657.
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate (2013) Veterinary Medicines Guidance Notes. Website:www.gov.uk/government/collections/veterinary-medicines-guidance-notes-vmgns.
- Flecknell P (1996) Laboratory Animal Anaesthesia. 2nd edn. Academic Press.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Compendium/Overview/-21789.html .