Ketamine Intravenous Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
high blood pressure spontaneous speaking or making vocal sounds fast heartbeat If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion delirium hallucinations INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
slow heartbeat low blood pressure decreased lung function If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane an abnormal increase in muscle tone drowsiness memory loss RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection due to a virus increased spinal fluid pressure abnormal heart rhythm a spasm of the larynx excess liver fibrous tissue liver damage damage to the liver and inflammation blockage of normal bile flow inflammation of the bladder bloody urine apnea, a breathing interruption abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow hydronephrosis, a swelling of the kidney due to urine build-up acquired dilation of bile duct If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
increased pressure in the eye double vision nystagmus, a condition with involuntary eye movements muscle spasm a skin rash decreased appetite nausea difficult or painful urination a condition where the urge to urinate results in urine leakage an increased need to urinate often reactions at the site of the injection Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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