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. 2022 Oct 12;3(4):101759. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2022.101759

Anesthetic: Ketamine and Xylazine

Reagent Final concentration Amount Storage temperature
Ketamine 15% v/v 1 mL Room temperature (20°C)
Xylazine 5% v/v 0.5 mL Room temperature (20°C)
Saline N/A 8.5 mL Room temperature (20°C)
Total N/A 10 mL Room temperature (20°C)

Storage: Non-diluted Ketamine is stable for 1 year. Non-diluted Xylazine is stable for 2 years. Once combined and diluted, the shelf life is 6 months from the mix date.