Ketanest-S
Ketanest-S is an anesthetic used to put you to sleep for medical procedures or surgeries.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
25 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Esketamine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The dose is determined and given by a specialist doctor in a hospital setting.
Method
This medicine is given as a slow injection into a vein or muscle, or as an infusion.
Important
The maximum daily dose is decided by the specialist based on your individual needs.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Emergence reactions after anesthesia, such as vivid dreams, nightmares, dizziness, and motor restlessness.
- •Blurred vision.
- •Temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure.
- •Effects on breathing during anesthesia.
- •Nausea, vomiting, and increased salivation.
RARE
- •Increased body movements (e.g., muscle twitching) resembling convulsions, increased eye movements.
- •Double vision, increased eye pressure.
- •Rash.
- •Pain and/or redness at the injection site.
- •Severe allergic reactions.
- •Irregular or slow heart rate.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Hallucinations, dysphoria, anxiety, and disorientation.
- •Abnormal liver function tests and liver damage.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to esketamine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if increased blood pressure or pressure inside your head poses a severe risk to you.
- Do not use if you have angina (chest pain) or a heart condition, especially if Ketanest-S would be the only anesthetic.
- Do not use if you have eclampsia or pre-eclampsia (pregnancy complications involving high blood pressure or seizures).
- Do not use this medicine at the same time as xanthine derivatives or ergometrine (used to start labor).
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- Tell your doctor if you have a weak heart or untreated high blood pressure.
- Tell your doctor if you have high pressure inside your head or a brain/spinal cord injury/disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are having eye surgery where eye pressure should not increase.
- Tell your doctor if you are under the influence of alcohol.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had serious mental health problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have an untreated overactive thyroid gland.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug abuse or addiction.
- You must not eat for 4-6 hours before anesthesia.
- Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours after receiving this medicine.
- Do not drive or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after receiving this medicine, as it can slow down your reactions.