A Comprehensive Review of the Ketamine Mechanism and Its Pleiotropic Effects

Objective: In the world of anesthetics, ketamine is unique. Over thirty years ago, the substance was first used in therapeutic practice to act as a "mono-anesthetic," causing analgesia, forgetfulness, loss of consciousness, and immobility. ketamine is frequently found in equal amounts as t...

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Published in:	المجلة العراقية للصيدلة Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 79 - 88
Main Authors:	Taqwa B. Thanoon, Zeina Althanoon
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of Mosul 01-06-2024
Subjects:	anesthesia glutamate receptors ketamine n-methyl d-aspartate neurobehavioral pharmacology
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