Ketanest-S
Ketanest-S is an anesthetic medicine used before surgeries or procedures, either alone or with other medicines, and for pain relief in emergencies.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Esketamine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the dose based on your needs.
Method
Ketanest-S is given in a hospital by a doctor or nurse as a slow injection into a vein or muscle, or as an infusion. The dose can be repeated if needed.
Important
Your doctor will decide the maximum daily dose based on your condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Emergence reactions after anesthesia, such as vivid dreams, nightmares, dizziness, and restlessness.
- •Blurred vision.
- •Temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
- •Effects on breathing during anesthesia.
- •Nausea, vomiting, and increased salivation.
RARE
- •Increased body and eye movements that may look like convulsions.
- •Double vision and increased eye pressure.
- •Rash.
- •Pain and/or redness at the injection site.
- •Severe allergic reactions.
- •Irregular or slow heart rate.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Hallucinations, unease, anxiety, and confusion (disorientation of time and place).
- •Abnormal liver function test results or liver damage.
Important Warnings
- Do not receive this medicine if you are allergic to esketamine or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure or increased pressure in your brain, as this could be dangerous for you.
- Tell your doctor if you have chest pain during exertion or any heart condition.
- Do not receive this medicine if you have eclampsia or pre-eclampsia (a pregnancy complication with high blood pressure).
- Do not receive this medicine if you are taking certain medications for inducing labor (xanthine derivatives or ergotamine).
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- After anesthesia, you will need someone to take you home, and you should not drink alcohol or drive for 24 hours.
- Tell your doctor if you have a weak heart, untreated high blood pressure, an eye condition, are under the influence of alcohol, have mental health issues, an overactive thyroid, liver disease, or have a history of drug abuse.