2013•Guoji mazuixue yu fusu zazhiRequires access
Clinical research advances of the antidepressant effect of ketamine
Jinyun Shi, Chun Yang, Zhiqiang Zhou, Jianjun Yang
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Abstract
Background Commonly used antidepressants have some defects including the delayed onset time of action and the low rate of effectiveness,whereas ketamine may exert a rapid and efficacious antidepressant effect.Objective This article reviews the clinical research advances in the antidepressant effect of ketamine.Content To summarize the antidepressant effects of ketamine in various depression and to elucidate the potential mechanisms of action and adverse reactions.Trend Further investigations regarding the antidepressant therapeutic protocol and the relevant mechanisms of action were needed on ketamine as a important new type of antidepressant.
Key words:
Ketamine; Antidepressant; Clinical research