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Ketalin 500mg Injection

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Product introduction

Ketalin 500mg 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.

Ketalin 500mg Injection is used to put a patient to sleep during a surgery to avoid pain to be felt during the surgery

Uses of Ketalin Injection

Benefits of Ketalin Injection

In General Anaesthesia

Ketalin 500mg 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.

Side effects of Ketalin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ketalin

  • 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

How to use Ketalin Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ketalin 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketalin 500mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketalin 500mg 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
Ketalin 500mg 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
Ketalin 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ketalin 500mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Ketalin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ketalin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Ketalin 500mg Injection is given as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of o doctor only.
  • It is suggested not to eat or drink anything up to six hours before the treatment.
  • Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
  • It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Ketalin 500mg Injection affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

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

Patient concerns

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After knee auger pry her voice becomes course
Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
ENT
Was he given general anaesthesia. It can be due to injury of the et tube
Baby of 5 months 7 days need to be circumcised as a part of religious practice.Wanted to know is it the right time for him and do local anaesthesia is used in procedure? What is the recovery time of this procedure and how much does this procedure cost?
Dr. Praveen Pushkar
Urology
Ny time u can get it done ideally general anaesthesia should be used recovery time is approx 1 week to 10 days cost depends on hospital u choose
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FAQs

Is Ketalin 500mg Injection addictive?

Ketalin 500mg Injection addiction can occur if the drug is taken multiple times and may develop either a mental or physical dependence on the drug effects

Is Ketalin 500mg Injection an opiate/ narcotic/ stimulant/ controlled substance/ barbiturate?

No. Ketalin 500mg Injection is a general anaesthetic and a controlled substance. It is not an opiate, barbiturate narcotic or stimulant

Is Ketalin 500mg Injection safe?

Ketalin 500mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Ketalin 500mg Injection dangerous?

Ketalin 500mg Injection is dangerous if taken at high doses

Does Ketalin 500mg Injection make you lose weight?

Yes. Ketalin 500mg Injection can cause loss of appetite and weight loss.

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References

  1. Patel PM, Patel HH, Roth DM. General Anesthetics and Therapeutic Gases. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 538-39.
  2. White PF, Trevor AJ. General Anesthetics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 437.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 756-58.
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Name: Shalina Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: C/48/3, TTC Industrial Area, Pawane, Navi Mumbai - 400703
Country of origin: India

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