Ketamine use in Refractory Depression and Neuropathic Pain - A Case Report
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2019-03
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International Society for Contemporary Medical Research
Abstract
Introduction: Depression is a common psychiatric illness inthe elderly. It often co-exists with chronic neuropathic pain inold age group.Case report: We present a case report of an elderly patientwho was successfully treated with subanaesthetic intravenousinfusion for severe depression with suicidal intention andchronic neuropathic pain.Conclusion: Ketamine has been reported to be used indepression with suicidal features as well as refractory pain.Depression is a common psychiatric problem across the agegroups. It occurs due to neurochemical imbalance in the brainnamely dopamine, norepinephrine serotonin.
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Ketamine, Refractory Depression, Neuropathic Pain
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Singh Harpreet, Walia Jaspreet Kaur, Singh Tejinder Pal. Ketamine use in Refractory Depression and Neuropathic Pain - A Case Report. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research . 2019 Mar; 6(3): c27-c29