Safety. Ketamine (Ketalar, ParkeDavis) was introduced in 1964 as a complete intravenous anesthetic agent for humans. We have since learned that ketamine is better suited as an addition (adjuvant) to rather than a 'stand alone' anesthetic in humans above the age of ten. The safety profile of ketamine is the reason it is also used in veterinary anesthesia. There have been no deaths reported from clinical doses of ketamine which is not the case for the opioids (i.e. morphine, Demerol, fentanyl). See similar questions...

Unless you have a very kind GM, yes. The Song of Sleep is probably gentle enough to avoid dissonance if the human is not harmed by sudden somnolence, though. See similar questions...

No, the sea lion would feel the dart, probably jump into the water, and then drown as the tranquilizer's effects take hold. Also, to properly anesthetize a sea lion, an injection of atropine must be administered 10-15 minutes before the anesthesia. Atropine helps maintain (increase) the heart rate and it dries up some of the fluid in the lungs. Without this preparatory injection, sea lions could drown in their own body fluids or die of other complications. See similar questions...

The veterinary drug approval process consists of a series of consultative procedures and reviews. See our Information and Requirements For New Animal Drug Approval page for the regulations, guidance documents, instructions and forms necessary for the submission of an application. See similar questions...

Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been approved for both human and animal use in medical settings since 1970; about 90 percent of the ketamine legally sold is intended for veterinary use. It can be injected or snorted. Ketamine is also known as "special K" or "vitamin K." Certain doses of ketamine can cause dream-like states and hallucinations. See similar questions...

No. People who use EAP services have everyday problems which have the potential of getting out of hand. Some of these may include: See similar questions...

No. Although the City of Laguna Niguel does not require a business licensee, there are certain approvals required for a new business. Please review the details provided under A Guide to Starting Your Own Business. See similar questions...

The Facilities and Grounds Division will take care of this. They can be contacted at 516-6480. You can also submit a concern online. See similar questions...

Yes, we are using 12 luxurious pipe-less jets spa pedicure chairs. The advantage of these chairs is that they use zero internal pipes, known for harbor bacteria from poor sanitation, while still providing the same powerful whirlpool action as the traditional piped jets. See similar questions...

Elmiron is often referred to as an orphan drug primarily for two reasons. One is that it is the only drug of it's kind, in the sense that it's chemical properties are unique to it. Elmiron has no oral substitutes, and no similar drugs exist on the market at this time. As well it is the only FDA oral drug approved specifically for the treatment of IC. See similar questions...

Whether it is a deer, a dog, a cat, a skunk, a racoon or another wild animal, phone the Municipal Clerk’s office (973-345-8100 ext. 100) or the Police Department (973-345-8111) to report a dead animal in the street. See similar questions...

You can use my program in conjunction with any other program. However, never alter your use of a prescription medication without consulting your physician first. See similar questions...

Concomitant treatment with tetracycline has been associated with approximately 40% reduction in plasma concentration of atovaquone Concomitant treatment with metoclopramide has been associated with decreased bioavailability of atovaquone Concomitant administration with rifampin or rifabutin is known to reduce atovaquone levels by approximately 50% and 34% respectively See similar questions...

Yes, Ketamine can cause a tremendous psychological dependence and may be physically addicting as well. The dissociation from one's consciousness experienced with Special K (the entrance to "K-Land") can be highly seductive, and there are many cases of Ketamine addiction. If used regularly, users of Special K can quickly build a tolerance to the drugs effects. Special K is illegal and possession can result in long prison terms. See similar questions...

Abuse of Ketamine (pronounced Kee-ta-meen) goes hand in hand with gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB) and MDMA (Ecstasy). Where you find one, you will likely find the others. All three are very popular with the RAVE party crowd. Ketamine hcl, a cat tranquilizer and the most commonly used anesthetic in the Vietnam War. It was popular in the 70's. Ketamine is a psychedelic anesthetic classified medically as a dissociative anesthetic, discovered by Dr. Cal Stevens of Wayne State University in 1961. See similar questions...

We recommend against this practice. It creates a climate of distrust, far out of proportion to the actual danger posed by experimental or casual use of marijuana. This type of action buys into the "drug hysteria" that is rampant in our culture right now. Since Nixon started the war on drugs, use among teens has increased 7 times - and abuses of personal freedoms have risen by an order of magnitude. See similar questions...