Ketamine for Pain Relief in Palliative Care

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WD85-2657
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English
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Palliative Care Network

Ketamine is an aesthetic medication commonly used during surgery to stop you from feeling pain. If you have pain that is not helped by other treatments, small doses (amounts) of ketamine may help. This pamphlet explains how this medication works, why you may need it, how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. It also includes warnings, possible side effects, and care at home.