Facts About Ketamine

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  • Street names are Special K, Vitamin K, KitKat and Purple Bump.
  • A general anesthetic used in veterinary surgery and for burn dressing changes.
  • Typically this drug is a colorless, odorless, tasteless liquid. May be a light white powder substance.
  • Takes effect in as little as 5–20 minutes. Effects may last 2–8 hours.
  • Can cause slurred speech, unsteady gait, mechanical movements, monotone speech and hallucinations.
  • Close relative of PCP and can create similar violent behavior effects.
  • Can be liquid in pharmaceutical form, may also be in powder form.
  • Is no longer in blood after 24 hours. Remains in urine up to 48 hours

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