FDA label
What is ketamine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of ketamine, 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: “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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Ketamine Hydrochloride, injection
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Eugia US LLC (ANDA076092). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
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 f8b01c77-620d-4734-a771-b8524b65bcca, version 7, effective September 24, 2026. NDC 55150-438, one of 15 listings for this product.
Questions
What is ketamine used for?
The FDA label says: “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 ketamine?
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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