CLORKETAM 100 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Summary of Product characteristics
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Active ingredient:
KETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Available from:
Vetoquinol Ireland Limited
ATC code:
QN01AX03
Dosage:
10 Mg/Ml
Pharmaceutical form:
Solution for Injection
Therapeutic group:
Neurological Preparations
Therapeutic area:
Canine
Authorization date:
1990-10-01
Summary of Product characteristics
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
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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
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