Drug Addiction Mechanisms in the Brain

Ketamine

Author(s): Jayalakshmi Krishnan * .

Pp: 45-50 (6)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815223828124010008

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Ketamine is a dissociative anaesthetic drug that functions as a blocker of NMDA receptors. Moreover, it causes a neurostimulatory effect and is also used as a sedative. Ketamine has many names, such as Special K, Green K, Super K, Super Acid, Jet, and Cat Valium. Ketamine is used as a recreational drug in clubs, also known as a “club drug”. As a recreational drug, it causes the patient to experience delirium and an altered state of consciousness. Patients with cardiovascular disabilities can also be given ketamine as a sedative. Ketamine can be taken in various methods, such as orally, rectally, intranasally, IV, IM, or intrathecally. Ketamine abuse can lead to secondary renal damage and upper gastrointestinal symptoms. 


Keywords: Anaesthetic drugs, Blockers of NMDA receptors, Sedative recreational drugs.

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