Ketajet 50mg Injection

Ketajet 50mg Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This injection is used in a hospital setting only.

Ketajet 50mg Injection causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinal setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.

The most common side effects include rash, nausea, or vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from severe heart disease or had a stroke recently or suffered serious head or brain injury. It is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

Also, inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this injection before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as Ketajet 50mg Injection may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.

• General Anaesthesia

General Anaesthesia
Ketajet 50mg Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used to induce a reversible loss of sensation and consciousness during major surgeries in a hospital setting by a specialised doctor known as an anaesthetist. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will allow carrying out of the procedure without causing pain and distress.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ketafast

• Rash
• Erythema (skin redness)
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Agitation
• Nightmares
• Abnormal behavior
• Double vision
• Hallucination
• Increased respiratory rate
• High blood pressure
• Confusion
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
• Muscle coordination impaired
• Tonic-clonic seizures
• Tachycardia

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Ketajet 50mg Injection is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

• Ketajet 50mg Injection is given as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of o doctor only.
• It is suggested not to eat or drink anything up to six hours before the treatment.
• Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
• It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Ketajet 50mg Injection affects you.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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