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Ketamine Injectable

Ketaset, VetaKet

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Neurological

Routes

IVIM

Indications

AnesthesiaAnesthesia induction

Mechanism of Action

NMDA receptor antagonist producing dissociative anesthesia. Maintains pharyngeal reflexes and respiratory drive. Analgesic at sub-anesthetic doses.

Side effects & warnings

DEA Schedule III. Eyes remain open (lubricate). Combine with benzodiazepine or alpha-2 agonist (reduces dose, improves recovery). Cats: recovery dysphoria. Widely used in exotics.

Species with Ketamine Injectable dosing data (6 dose rules)

African Grey ParrotBall PythonBearded DragonGuinea PigRabbit (Domestic)

Controlled Substance

Controlled substance

Evidence levels across 6 dose rules

Moderate×4Weak×1Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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