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Ketamine 100 mg/mL (10 mL Multiple-Dose Vial) is a dissociative anesthetic agent primarily used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. It is classified as a controlled substance (CIII) due to its potential for abuse and dependence. Ketamine works by antagonizing the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in the brain, resulting in its anesthetic and analgesic effects.

This formulation is specifically designed for intravenous or intramuscular administration and is typically utilized in hospital or clinical settings under strict medical supervision. It is also employed in emergency medicine to provide sedation in certain painful procedures and to manage pain in patients with severe conditions.

Due to its potential side effects, including hallucinations, agitation, or confusion, ketamine should be used with caution. It should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to ketamine or those with certain cardiovascular or psychiatric conditions. Post-anesthesia care is important, as the patient may require observation until full recovery.