Overview
with Ketamine Ketamine is a drug used to treat associated disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, substance use disorders, chronic pain, and PTSD. It is primarily used as an anesthetic in veterinary medicine, but it has been found to have remarkable efficacy in the treatment of psychological and neurological disorders. Ketamine has a unique mechanism of action which involves the release of glutamate, an important neurotransmitter, leading to the fast-acting antidepressant effects. It has also been shown to reduce inflammation and modulate the excitatory pathways in the brain. In addition, Ketamine has been found to improve cognitive functioning and reduce suicidal ideation. The use of Ketamine can provide significant relief to patients suffering from associated disorders in a short period of time, and is suitable for those with treatment-resistant disorders or those in urgent need of relief from symptoms.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 1 article above has been cited 1 time in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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Shamiya Sadiq et al. · 2016 ·
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