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by dbqpdb 2200 days ago
So I'm no scientician, but 24mg/kg is like 1.5g for an average human. I'm pretty sure that this would not only turn of a humans brain, it may cause it to burst into flames as well.
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The median lethal dose for people appears to be between 6g and 32g depending on method of administration.

[0] https://erowid.org/chemicals/ketamine/ketamine_faq.shtml

edit: After investigating, the source for this claim is the Merck Index from 1989, which is not readily available online. Anyone who would use the above information to determine the appropriate ketamine dose for themselves or someone else is a dangerous fool.