Ketamine
(Ketalar®, Ketamine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
None
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - unlicensed
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
n/a
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ketamine
Usual formulation brand names
Ketalar®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
N/A
Modified release
N/A
Film coated
N/A
Enteric coated
N/A
Sugar coated
N/A
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
10mg/ml, 50mg/ml
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special - oral suspension
Are specials or imports available?
One Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
50mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - check with manufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available. Give the parenteral injection if appropriate.
Notes
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