Ketamine (Injection Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bloody or cloudy urine
• Bluish lips or skin
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Confusion
• Confusion as to time, place, or person
• Convulsions
• Cough
• Difficult or troubled breathing
• Difficult, burning, or painful urination
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Fainting
• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Hives
• Holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
• Irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
• Itching
• Not breathing
• Pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Sweating
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Double vision
• Dream-like state
• Flushing or redness of the skin
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Pain at the injection site
• Seeing double
• Uncontrolled eye movements
• Unusually warm skin
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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