a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
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ketamine::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ketalar, ketamine hydrochloride |
| Type of | general anaesthetic, general anesthetic, club drug |
| Has types | jet, k, special k, super acid, cat valium, super c, green, honey oil |
Examples of ketamine
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Altered prefrontal dopaminergic function in chronic recreational ketamine users.
From the nature.com
Ketamine selectively targets these inhibitory neurones, making them less active.
From the thebrainbank.scienceblog.com
So it looks like there are some very real concerns about long-term ketamine use.
From the psychcentral.com
At first, ketamine seemed to throw a monkey wrench into that neat idea, however.
From the healthland.time.com
A dose of ketamine reversed the depression-like behaviors for at least two weeks.
From the sciencedaily.com
Not every soulless music type shoving ketamine into their skull is a BB associate.
From the guardian.co.uk
Even if I have, I doubt they'd be able to respond under the influence of ketamine.
From the hecklerspray.com
The Cattells, like the majority of parents, had no idea Louise took ketamine.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Long-term use of ketamine can impair cognitive function and damage internal organs.
From the cnn.com
- A general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
- Ketamine is a drug used in human and veterinary medicine developed by Parke-Davis (today a part of Pfizer) in 1962. Its hydrochloride salt is sold as Ketanest, Ketaset, and Ketalar. Pharmacologically, ketamine is classified as an NMDA receptor antagonist. ...
- Esketamine or (S)-ketamine (brand: Ketanest S) is a general anaesthetic of the dissociative class by way of the central nervous system and has its mode of action as an NMDA receptor antagonist. ...
- A pain-killing drug and anaesthetic
- A parenterally administered anesthetic that produces catatonia, profound analgesia, increased sympathetic activity, and little relaxation of skeletal muscles. Can be used for minor surgical procedures in which muscle relaxation is not required. ...
- Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been approved for both human and animal use in medical settings since 1970; about 90 percent of the ketamine legally sold is intended for veterinary use. It can be injected or snorted. Ketamine is also known as "Special K" or "vitamin K". ...
- Injectable dissociative agent, may be combined with other injectable medications to provide anesthesia; non-barbituate anesthetic that produces immobility without analgesia; given intramuscularly or intravenously
- "Vitamin K" or "Special K". A dissociative anesthetic agent with profound psychedelic properties, first pioneered by John Lilly.
- Ketamine (Special K), like PCP, is a depersonalizing, dissociative, anesthetic drug with hallucinogenic properties. Ketamine is promoted as a shorter trip than LSD or PCP. It is typically sold at nightclubs and raves. Liquid ketamine is used legally in veterinary surgery. ...
