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Ketamine is most often used in veterinary medicine. It can be used in humans before, during and after surgery to relieve postoperative pain. The drug has also been used for intensive care management of prolonged epileptic seizures.
LIMITATIONS AND WARNINGS FOR KETAMINE USE. 1  The increase in muscle tone produced by ketamine makes it unsuitable for operations where muscle relaxation is needed[11] 2  It is not indicated in conditions like hypertension, schizophrenia and raised intraocular pressure[10]