Ketamine – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

Ketamine hydrochloride, commonly known as ketamine, is a medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a general anesthetic either on its own or in combination with other medications. The medication is highly effective for brief medical procedures that do not necessitate skeletal muscle relaxation and can be utilized as a pre-anesthetic for the …

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