Cat
2,169 reported events
openFDA
Top reactions: Death (635) · INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA (544) · Apnoea (229) · Cardiac arrest (228) · Recovery prolonged (200)
active substance
Ketamine Hydrochloride — veterinary medicines
Authorised animal medicines containing Ketamine Hydrochloride across national registers. Regulatory residue limits (MRL) and antimicrobial-resistance surveillance are shown when on record. This is a neutral reference and does not provide dosing or veterinary advice.
Reference information only — not veterinary advice and not a dosing source. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before giving any medicine to an animal.
Authorised products
10 authorised products across national registers.
United States — FDA Green Book
- Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection · 2 pack sizes
- Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP · 2 pack sizes
- Ketaset®
- Ketaset® Plus
- Vetalar®
Residue limits (MRL)
No residue limits (MRL) are recorded for this substance.
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance
No antimicrobial-resistance surveillance is recorded for this substance.
Reported adverse events (openFDA)
Spontaneous adverse-event reports that name Ketamine Hydrochloride, by species — reported counts, not proven reactions.
Horse
561 reported events
openFDA
Top reactions: INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA (344) · Lack of efficacy - NOS (82) · INEFFECTIVE, SEDATION (80) · Hyperexcitation (29) · Premature anaesthesia recovery (24)
Source: openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse-event reports.
Surveillance reference only — these are spontaneous adverse-event report counts, not proven adverse reactions, not causation and not a measure of any product's risk or safety. Always consult a licensed veterinarian.
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