Ketamine Revisited : : New Insights into NMDA Inhibitors / / edited by Nieves Saiz-Sapena, Manuel Granell Gil.

In the past, ketamine was considered a dangerous medication with the potential for abuse as a recreational drug. Healthcare providers were warned of its dangers and taught to fear its use. With this book, we hope to eliminate any fear and misgivings associated with this drug. It can be a useful medi...

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Place / Publishing House:London : : IntechOpen,, 2022.
©2022
Year of Publication:2022
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (300 pages)
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Ketamine and its molecular effects
  • 2.1 Immediate effects
  • 2.2 Disruption of NMDA channel functions by ketamine
  • 2.3 Ketamine possesses delayed effects
  • 3. Psychotomimetic effects of ketamine
  • 4. Hypnosis
  • 5. Pain
  • 5.1 Control of chronic pain
  • 6. Antidepressant effects of ketamine
  • 7. Conclusion
  • Funding
  • Declaration of interest
  • References.