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Ketamine

 
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    Ketamine
    Ketalar 
    • Mechanism of Action
    • Acts as a non-competitive antaagonist at the NMDA receptor
      Reduces presynaptic release of glutamate
      Agonises α and β adrenoceptors
      Agonises opioid σ receptors

Clinical Use

    • Indications
    • Contraindications
    • Adverse Effects
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