Dosage
Ketamine (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 6.5 to 13 mg/kg | 9.8 (9.75) | 24 hourly | IM | For 3-4 min |
| 2 mg/kg | 2 (2) | 24 hourly | IV | Slowly over 60 sec. |
| 0.5 to 2 mg/kg | 1.2 (1.25) | 24 hourly | IVInfusion | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 3 to 7 mg/kg | 5 (5) | As recommended. | Intra Muscular | As Required |
| 0.5 to 2 mg/kg | 1.2 (1.25) | As recommended. | Intravenous | As required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Ketamine (HCl) is available. |