Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Vetoquinol Ireland Limited
QN01AX03
10 Mg/Ml
Solution for Injection
Neurological Preparations
Canine
1990-10-01
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT Clorketam 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Solution for injection. A clear, colourless solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 TARGET SPECIES Dogs and cats. 4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES Restraint - sedation. GENERAL ANAESTHESIA FOR: - short minor surgery - emergency surgery even on pregnant females - in combination with premedication in obstetrics surgery. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients. Do not use in animals with cardio-respiratory deficiency. Do not use in eye surgery due to the oculopalpebral reflex. Do not use in animals treated with organo-phosphorus agents. Do not use in animals with hypertension. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES Difficulty to control haemorrhage may occur due to the increased blood pressure associated with the use of this anaesthetic. Animals should be allowed to recover in a quiet area. Each ml contains: Active substance Ketamine (as hydrochloride) 100 mg Excipients Chlorobutanol hemihydrate 3 mg For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1 IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 22/10/2010_ _CRN 7008145_ _page number: 1_ 4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS A reduction of temperature may be observed when administering with Halothane. In cases of pre-existing hepatic or renal deficiencies, the dose should be reduced in accordance with the severity of the pathology. Eyes of the animal should be protected during anaesthesia. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE PERSON ADMINISTERING THE VETERINARY Read the complete document