Ketalar
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| Ketalar | |
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| Term | Ketalar |
| Short definition | Ketalar (KEE-tuh-lar) A drug used to cause a loss of sensation and consciousness and to induce sleep in patients undergoing surgery. It is also being studied to treat nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Ketalar - (pronounced) (KEE-tuh-lar) A drug used to cause a loss of sensation and consciousness and to induce sleep in patients undergoing surgery. It is also being studied to treat nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. Ketalar blocks pathways to the brain involved in pain perception. It's kind of like general anesthesia. Also called ketamine hydrochloride
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