Drug Name:Ketamine
Drug Class:General anesthetic, dissociative
Mechanism of Action:NMDA receptor antagonist
Use:
  • Induction and maintenance of anesthesia
  • Analgesia
  • Treatment-resistant depression
  • Off-label use for chronic pain
Side Effects:
  • Hallucinations
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure
  • Respiratory depression
  • Blurred vision
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to ketamine
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Severe cardiac disease
  • Psychotic disorders
Specialty:
  • Anesthesiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pain management