FDA label
What is Ketalar used for?
Ketalar contains ketamine. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “KETALAR (ketamine hydrochloride) injection is indicated: as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation; for the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents; as a supplement to other anesthetic agents.”
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Ketalar, injection
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Par Health USA, LLC (NDA016812). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
KETALAR (ketamine hydrochloride) injection is indicated:
- as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation.
- for the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents.
- as a supplement to other anesthetic agents.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 14e8f864-8b8a-4e7e-8439-e510d3107063, version 33, effective March 27, 2026. NDC 42023-113, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Ketalar used for?
The FDA label says: “KETALAR (ketamine hydrochloride) injection is indicated: as the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation; for the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents; as a supplement to other anesthetic agents.”
What drug class is Ketalar?
FDA lists ketamine in the General Anesthetic established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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