Lack of effect of ketamine analgesia on gastric emptying in man.
The effect of ketamine analgesia on gastric emptying was assessed in five healthy volunteers. Gastric emptying, estimated indirectly by the absorption of orally administered paracetamol, was not significantly delayed following administration of i.m. ketamine when compared with placebo.
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000378:metabolism; D000328:Adult; D000698:Analgesia; D005746:Gastric Emptying / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D007649:Ketamine / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000082:Acetaminophen; D007649:Ketamine