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A 32 yr old male is known hypeensive and is being planned for cholecystectomy. Which of the following anesthetic agents is contraindicated in this person
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The correct answer is  Refer Katzung 11/e p437 Ketamine increases all pressures in the body It is therefore intravenous anesthetic of choice for shock and should be avoided in hypeensive patients. Fuher it is contraindicated in glaucoma and Head and injuries