Ketamine—From an Anesthetic to a Psychiatric Drug: Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Applications and Potential Risks

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...

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Main Authors: Ewa Gibuła-Tarłowska, Anna Wiszniewska, Magdalena Turyk, Paulina Szymczyk, Jolanta H. Kotlińska, Ewa Kędzierska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
ketamine
anesthesia
pain
addiction
depression
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2824
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