Ketamine Infusion (Analgesic) dosing
Sedatives · 50 mg/mL · IV Infusion
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.1 mg/kg/hr/kg | 7 mg/kg/hr |
| standard | 0.25 mg/kg/hr/kg | 17.5 mg/kg/hr |
| high | 0.5 mg/kg/hr/kg | 35 mg/kg/hr |
Sub-dissociative analgesic dose: 0.1-0.5 mg/kg/hr. NMDA antagonist — reduces opioid consumption. Bolus 0.25-0.5 mg/kg. Opioid-tolerant patients benefit most.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · KETAPAIN trial; multimodal analgesia guidelines
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Vigil computes Ketamine Infusion (Analgesic) for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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