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Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection, Pack of 1 INJECTION
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection is an anaesthetic agent used to induce anaesthesia during routine and emergency surgery to prevent pain and discomfort. It contains Ketamine, which works by inducing anaesthesia by causing reversible loss of consciousness. It puts you to sleep and helps prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures. In some cases, this medication may cause nausea, vomiting, pain and inflammation at the site of injection.

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Synonym :

KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

KETAMINE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Themis Pharmaceutical Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection belongs to the group of medicines called anaesthetic agents indicated alone or in combination with other anaesthetic agents for the induction of anaesthesia during routine and emergency surgery to prevent pain and discomfort.

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection contains Ketamine, which works by inducing anaesthesia by causing reversible loss of consciousness. It puts you to sleep and helps prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures.

In some cases, Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection may cause nausea, vomiting, pain and inflammation at the site of injection. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection

An anesthetic used to put you to sleep for surgery, to relieve pain and discomfort, to treat depression, and as an addictive drug

Directions for Use

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection belongs to the group of medicines called anaesthetic agents indicated alone or in combination with other anaesthetic agents for the induction of anaesthesia during routine and emergency surgery to prevent pain and discomfort. Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection contains Ketamine, which works by inducing anaesthesia by causing reversible loss of consciousness. It puts you to sleep and helps prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures.

How Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection Works

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection contains Ketamine, which works by inducing anaesthesia by causing reversible loss of consciousness. It puts you to sleep and helps prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection
  • Discuss with your doctor to adjust your medications and find the right treatment for your body.
  • Do regular aerobic exercise, like walking or cycling, to boost your cardiovascular health.
  • Activities like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga help relieve anxiety and prevent increased cardiac output.
  • Eat a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight to support your heart functioning.
  • Avoid very hot showers and baths to prevent increased heart output.
  • Quit smoking, avoid nicotine products, and limit caffeine intake.
  • Seek immediate medical help if you experience severe symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate):
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you're experiencing a fast heart rate, palpitations, or other heart-related symptoms. This is crucial to determine whether the symptoms are related to your medication.
  • Your doctor may need to adjust your medication regimen to alleviate the fast heart rate symptoms. This could involve changing the medication, reducing the dosage, or adding new medications to counteract the side effects.
  • Follow your doctor's advice on monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure. This will help track any changes and ensure your heart rate returns normal.
  • If you experience severe symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath, seek immediate medical attention. These symptoms can indicate a more serious condition that requires prompt treatment.
  • Hallucination is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control hallucinations. You can share what is being seen with a therapist to know whether they are real or imaginary.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your imagination.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes of hallucinations.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
  • Do calming things before bed to help you sleep.
  • Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day to keep a regular sleep routine.
  • Exercise often to reduce stress.
  • Do not use phones or laptops before bed.
  • Do not eat big meals before bedtime.
  • Limit coffee and nicotine.
  • Drink enough water.
  • Try relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga.
  • Write down your dreams to understand them better.
  • Relax your muscles to reduce stress.
  • Sleep for 7-8 hours every night.
  • Use calming scents like lavender.
  • Get help from a doctor if vivid dreams affect your life.
  • Your doctor can provide you with some medications to reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid and subsequently lower intracranial pressure.
  • Tell your doctor immediately when you feel more severe symptoms like changes in vision, confusion, or even seizure.
  • Take fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains to maintain a balanced diet.
  • Reduce your intake of sodium for better fluid retention and lower blood pressure.
  • Keep yourself fit with a healthy weight to decrease intracranial pressure.
  • Yoga, meditation, and deep breathing will help reduce your stress levels.
  • Regularly visiting the doctor helps monitor progress, health of eyes, and intracranial pressure.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection

As Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. Overdose of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection may cause amnesia, elevated blood pressure, breathing difficulties, problems with coordination and judgment, seizures, ulcerative cystitis and addiction.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection if you are allergic to any of its components if you are suffering from any condition in which an increase in blood pressure may be harmful to you, if you have been pregnant, and during your pregnancy, you have suffered from a condition called eclampsia or pre-eclampsia which causes an increase in your blood pressure, if you have/had stroke, serious head or brain injury, or severe heart disease. Inform the doctor if you have/had mental health problems, chest infection, breathing problems, liver problems, glaucoma, porphyria, seizures, thyroid disorder, head injury or abnormal growth in the brain, if you drink large amounts of alcohol or if you have a history of drug abuse or addiction. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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KetamineCyproheptadine
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KetamineLurasidone
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KetamineCyproheptadine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
Using Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection together with cyproheptadine may increase side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection and Cyproheptadine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you feel dizzy, sleepy, confused, have trouble focusing, lazy, or have trouble breathing, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
KetamineLurasidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
Coadministration of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection and lurasidone can increase negative effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection with lurasidone causes an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you develop symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and difficulties in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and control of movements. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetaminePromethazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
Combining Promethazine with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection and Promethazine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you feel dizzy, sleepy, confused, have trouble focusing, feel too relaxed, or have trouble breathing, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
KetamineQuetiapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
Coadministration of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection with quetiapine can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection and quetiapine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
KetaminePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
Using Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection together with phenytoin may increase side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Phenytoin and Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. It is important to closely monitor your neurological status, breathing rate, and oxygen levels in this situation. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
KetamineFlavoxate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
When Flavoxate is used with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection, may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, excessive sedation, and respiratory depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection with Flavoxate can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms like feeling dizzy, tired, confused, having trouble focusing, feeling overly sleepy, or having difficulty breathing, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetamineMirtazapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
Coadministration of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection with Mirtazapine can increase the risk or severity of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection with Mirtazapine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you feel dizzy, sleepy, confused, have trouble focusing, feel too relaxed, or have difficulty breathing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetamineTramadol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
The combined use of tramadol with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection can make tramadol less effective as a treatment.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ketaminewith tramadol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, blurred vision, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
KetamineTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
Using Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection together with topiramate may increase side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection and Topiramate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
KetamineLacosamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection:
When Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection and Lacosamide are combined, may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lacosamide and Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, breathing difficulty, impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform the doctor before receiving Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection.

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Driving

Unsafe

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection may impair your thinking and reactions. Therefore, avoid driving and operating machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver impairment, inform the doctor before receiving Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a history of kidney impairment, inform the doctor before receiving Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness in children below 16 years have not been established. However, please consult your doctor for more information.

Have a query?

FAQs

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection is used to induce anaesthesia during routine and emergency surgery to prevent pain and discomfort.

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection puts you to sleep and helps prevent pain and discomfort during surgery or other procedures.

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection may not be safe for people in whom significant elevation of blood pressure may be harmful. If you have hypertension/high blood pressure, inform the doctor.

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection may cause hallucinations, which might include flashbacks or floating sensations. Consult the doctor if you experience hallucinations.

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection is an addictive medication. Especially, when prolonged or excessive use. It has a potential for abuse and can lead to psychological dependence. Therefore, follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection is a controlled substance, but not an opioid, stimulant, narcotic, or barbiturate.

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection is generally considered safe when used as prescribed by a doctor. However, like all medications, it can have side effects and potential interactions with other drugs. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions and inform them of any pre-existing and existing medical conditions or medication history to avoid negative complications.

Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection can be dangerous if misused, taken in excess, or not used as instructed by the doctor.

Generally, Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection does not make you lose weight, but some patients may experience weight loss due to decreased appetite. If you have any concerns discuss them with your doctor.

The common side effects of Ketmin 50mg/Ml 5ml Injection which may occur in some individuals are nausea, vomiting, pain, and inflammation at the site of injection. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
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Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 9:31 AM IST

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Reference

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  3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/016812s043lbl.pdf
  4. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/ketamine.html
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