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. 2022 May 18;3(2):101350. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2022.101350

Ketamine/Xylazine (K/X) for anesthesia

Reagent Final concentration Stock concentration Add to 1 mL
Ketamine 20 mg/mL 100 mg/mL 200 μL
Xylazine 2 mg/mL 100 mg/mL 20 μL
PBS Up to 1 mL (780 μL)

The stocks are kept at 20°C–23°C. Prepare the working solution fresh. Inject 5 μL/g (0.1 mg ketamine and 0.01 mg xylazine) mouse.