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NMDA receptor antagonists have a number of indications in chronic and acute pain. While ketamine represents the most frequently utilized analgesic from this group, other agents possess similar properties. The use of ketamine has been associated with significantly improved perioperative and chronic pain relief and decreased opioid requirements.
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Schroeder, C., Schroeder, K. (2019). NMDA Receptor Antagonists. In: Abd-Elsayed, A. (eds) Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99124-5_62
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