Ketamine is a medicine originally used for inciting and supporting anesthesia. It induces dissociative anesthesia, a trance-like state offering pain support, sedation, and amnesia. The distinctive characteristics of ketamine anesthesia are preserved breathing and airway reflexes, stimulated heart function with heightened blood pressure. Medical uses : Anesthesia, Pain and Depression
Ketamine is an anesthetic medication. Ketamine is used to put you to sleep for surgery and to prevent pain and discomfort during certain medical tests or procedures. Ketamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.Demerol (meperidine) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic
