Dissociatives
Ketalar (ketamine injection)
Street names: Ketalar, Vials, K vials
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Same as ketamine — dissociation, anesthesia
⚠Key risks
- IV use raises infection and dependence risk
- Bladder harm identical to powder use
✚Overdose signs
- Deep sedation
- Slow breathing with other depressants
- Unresponsive
📋Quick facts
Also known asKetalar, Vials, K vials
CategoryDissociatives
Schedule / classSchedule III (US)
AppearanceClear liquid in 10/50 mg-per-mL vials, pharmaceutical packaging
Street price~$30–$100 per vial (diverted)
Legal statusRx/hospital-only, Schedule III; felony without prescription
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: FDA, NIDA
Category comparison — Dissociatives
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketalar (ketamine injection) | Schedule III | IV use raises infection and dependence risk; Bladder harm identical to powder use | ~$30–$100 per vial |
| Ketamine | Schedule III | Bladder damage (ketamine cystitis) with regular use; K-holes and accidents while impaired | ~$20–$60 per gram |
| 2F-DCK (2-fluorodeschloroketamine) | Analogue prosecutions | Very little human safety data; Bladder toxicity assumed similar to ketamine | ~$25–$60 per gram |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
Spotted wrong or outdated info?
Profiles are reviewed against NIDA/DEA/EMCDDA sources. See something off? Submit a correction — it goes straight to our editorial queue.