Psychotropic molecule used as an anaesthetic.
Ketamine is a fast-acting anesthetic used in medical surgery. It is an antagonist of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors that play an essential role in the brain. It has pain-relieving properties and is also prescribed in severe depressions resistant to conventional treatments.
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