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It is used as a dissociative anaesthetic in surgery.
By this, it doesn't actually stop pain, so much as it "shifts" consciousness, allowing for a sort of disconnected state.
The same is said of out-of-body experiences, which are controlled by the same neurochemical mechanism.
It is able to do this by blocking (antagonizing) NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors used in glutaminergic neurotransmission.
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Is ketamine legal?
Ketamine is a controlled substance in most countries, including the United States. It is typically used for medical purposes, such as anesthesia and pain management. The recreational use of ketamine is illegal in many places.
Is there any medicine that comes from the drug Ketamine?
Ketamine is a heavy dose tranquilizer used for veterinarian purposes. It is also used as a date-rape drug because if given to a human it can cause heavy sedation and black-outs.
What is katamine used for?
Ketamine hydrochloride is a neurodissociative agent that is sometimes used as a preanesthetic agent or as an adjunctive anesthetic agent. It is a controlled drug due to the potential for humans to abuse the drug and some veterinary clinics do not use ketamine because of this.
What is special k drug?
"Special K" is a slang term for ketamine.
Can you gain weight by using ketamine?
Ketamine is used as an anaesthetic in medical practices and should not be a primary use. It also shouldn't be used as a recreational drug. It can cause hallucinations and resperitory problems.
what is special k drug?
ketamine
Which drug cause substance induce schizophrenia?
Ketamine
What drug comes in blue liquid form?
Ketamine
What is methoxydine?
Methoxydine (4-MeO-PCP) is an anesthetic drug similar to ketamine. Like ketamine it can produce hallucinations.
Is there a prescription drug like dxm?
DXM as a disassociative has similar effects to Ketamine which is a commonly used cat tranquilizer
What drug closely resembles PCP?
Ketamine and triple c's
Is ketamine used on horses?
Yes, ketamine is used on horses as an anesthetic induction agent.
