Posts Tagged ‘ketamine infusion therapy’
What Exactly Is Ketamine Infusion?
Ketamine is a hallucinogenic and anesthetic drug discovered in the early 1960s and used widely in the surgical treatment of soldiers during the Vietnam War. Since then, it has played a role as an analgesic and anesthetic agent in both veterinary and human medicine and has been researched for well over 50 years. Ketamine’s benefits…
Read MoreKetamine Infusion for Pain Relief and Its Revolutionary Effectiveness
Ketamine is a drug with several FDA-approved and off-label uses, including as a surgical anesthetic (sedative), veterinary anesthetic, anti-depressive, and analgesic (painkilling) drug. With many headlines surrounding it, media coverage on ketamine has led to some notable confusion. While it does have a reputation as a street drug, ketamine is also a valuable tool in…
Read MoreIs Ketamine Infusion Therapy Right for You?
Ketamine does not work quite like other pain-killing drugs. While it is used in a similar capacity as opioids, its mechanism is completely different, and that’s what has allowed ketamine infusion therapy to potentially offer a breakthrough in the world of pain management, especially in the face of the ongoing opioid crisis. Ketamine is an…
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