Best General Anesthetic for pain
3 General Anesthetic drugs indicated for pain, ranked by our independent rating. The current highest-rated is ketamine hydrochloride. Compare them with all treatments for pain or the full General Anesthetic class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Top general anesthetic for pain: 1. Ketamine Hydrochloride · 2. Diprivan · 3. Ketalar
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ketamine Hydrochloride | 70/100 | Prescription | $1 | View → |
| 2 | Diprivan | 54/100 | Prescription | $0 | View → |
| 3 | Ketalar |
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Frequently asked
- What is the best general anesthetic for pain?
- By our independent rating, ketamine hydrochloride currently ranks highest among General Anesthetic drugs used for pain. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data — always consult a professional.
- Which general anesthetic drugs treat pain?
- pharmaranks lists 3 General Anesthetic products indicated for pain, per FDA drug-label data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.