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Ketamine (Ketalar) is a dissociative general anesthetic that has been available by prescription in the U.S. since the 1970s for human and veterinary uses. It has also been used for pain control in burn therapy, battlefield injuries, and in children who cannot use other anesthetics due to side effects or allergies.
What You Should Know About Ketamine. 1  Ketamine is a disassociative anaesthetic, that has a combination of stimulant, depressant, hallucinogenic, and analgesic properties. 2  Ketamine works by separating the brainâs thalamo-neocortical and limbic systems, essentially blocking the mind from receiving sensory input. Ketamine is a popular veterinary medicine which can be used on a variety of animals such as cats, pigs, frogs and chimps. 2  Illicit use ketamine is commonly diverted from veterinary sources. 3  Ketamine is generally sold as either a colorless, odorless liquid or as an off-white powder.