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Ketalar (Noun)

Meaning

A general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • Ketalar was administered to the elderly patient before minor surgery to help her relax and reduce anxiety.
  • The veterinarian used ketalar to sedate the aggressive animal before attempting to examine it.
  • The anesthesiologist decided to use ketalar on the young patient because it had fewer side effects than other anesthetics.
  • At higher doses, ketalar can produce hallucinogenic effects, making it a controlled substance.
  • The emergency room doctor used ketalar to sedate the agitated patient who was brought in after a severe accident.

Synonyms

  • Ketamine Hydrochloride
  • Ketamine

Hypernyms

  • Club Drug
  • General Anaesthetic
  • General Anesthetic

Hyponyms

  • Green
  • Honey Oil
  • Special K
  • K
  • Jet
  • Super C
  • Cat Valium
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