Ketamine in Chronic Pain: A Review.
Cureus February 1, 2024 Ana Faísco, Rita Dinis, Tânia Seixas et al. 8 citations
Ketamine has been used in the treatment of several pain syndromes, particularly those with a relevant neuropathic component. Sub-anesthetic doses of ketamine produce a potent analgesic effect, due to its inhibition of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors and enhancement of descending inhibitory pathways. Its short-term analgesic effect is well-documented perioperatively, with an associated reduction...
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53365 (opens in new tab)
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Cancer pain
Chronic postoperative pain
Non-oncological pain
Ketamine therapy
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