Abstract
Oral Ketamine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, can be used to treat restless legs syndrome. A mechanism for the efficacy of this treatment is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Aged
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Back Pain / complications
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Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists / administration & dosage
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Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists / adverse effects
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Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Intermittent Claudication / complications
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Ketamine / administration & dosage
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Ketamine / adverse effects
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Ketamine / therapeutic use*
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Male
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Restless Legs Syndrome / complications
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Restless Legs Syndrome / drug therapy*
Substances
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Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists
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Ketamine