Zenziket 1mg/ml 1 mg Solution for injection or infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 June 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia.
Dosage (summary)
Induction: ~1 mg/kg; Maintenance: 1-5 mg/kg/hour, individualized.
Special Populations
- Children under 3 months
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Halogenated anaesthetics
- Barbiturates
- Opiates
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ketamine
- Severe hypertension
- Eclampsia
- Cerebral trauma
Common side effects
- Hallucinations
- Hypertension
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Counselling Points
- Avoid driving for 24 hours
- Do not consume alcohol post-anesthesia
- Accompanied discharge recommended
Serious warnings
- Respiratory depression risk
- Requires monitoring
- Potential for abuse
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