Qualket Injection
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Product introduction
Qualket Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This injection is used in a hospital setting only.
Qualket Injection is used to put a patient to sleep during a surgery to avoid pain to be felt during the surgery
Qualket Injection is used to put a patient to sleep during a surgery to avoid pain to be felt during the surgery
Uses of Qualket Injection
Benefits of Qualket Injection
In General Anaesthesia
Qualket Injection is a general anesthetic. It is used to induce a reversible loss of sensation and consciousness during major surgeries in a hospital setting by a specialised doctor known as an anaesthetist. It is generally very safe, works quite quickly and will allow carrying out of the procedure without causing pain and distress.
Side effects of Qualket Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Qualket
- Rash
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Agitation
- Nightmares
- Abnormal behavior
- Double vision
- Hallucination
- Increased respiratory rate
- High blood pressure
- Confusion
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Muscle coordination impaired
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Tachycardia
How to use Qualket Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Qualket Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Qualket Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Qualket Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Qualket Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Qualket Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Qualket Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Qualket Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Qualket Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Qualket Injection is given as an injection into veins or muscles under the supervision of o doctor only.
- It is suggested not to eat or drink anything up to six hours before the treatment.
- Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
- It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Qualket Injection affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cyclohexanone derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
General anaesthetic agents
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Qualket Injection addictive?
Qualket Injection addiction can occur if the drug is taken multiple times and may develop either a mental or physical dependence on the drug effects
Is Qualket Injection an opiate/ narcotic/ stimulant/ controlled substance/ barbiturate?
No. Qualket Injection is a general anaesthetic and a controlled substance. It is not an opiate, barbiturate narcotic or stimulant
Is Qualket Injection safe?
Qualket Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Is Qualket Injection dangerous?
Qualket Injection is dangerous if taken at high doses
Does Qualket Injection make you lose weight?
Yes. Qualket Injection can cause loss of appetite and weight loss.
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Patel PM, Patel HH, Roth DM. General Anesthetics and Therapeutic Gases. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 538-39.
- White PF, Trevor AJ. General Anesthetics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 437.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 756-58.
Marketer details
Name: Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 2, Vitrag Appartment, Karelibaug, Vadodara-390018, Gujarat, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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