Glossary term

NMDA receptor

N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor. The glutamate receptor that ketamine modulates, distinct from the monoamine systems targeted by SSRIs and SNRIs. The mechanism explains ketamine's rapid onset.

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Mental Health

Ketamine Infusion Therapy

IV ketamine infusion series for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. Standard induction protocol is six infusions over 2-3 weeks.

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