Ketamine—From an Anesthetic to a Psychiatric Drug: Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Applications and Potential Risks
Ketamine, originally developed as an anesthetic, is gaining increasing attention due to its multifaceted pharmacological properties. In addition to its use in anesthesia, ketamine exerts potent analgesic effects via N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonism, modulating pain perception and redu...
Saved in:
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2025-06-01
|
Series: | Molecules |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2824 |
Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|