Which general anaesthetic selectively inhibits excitatory NMDA receptors:
Correct Answer: Ketamine
Description: Ketamine Intravenous inducing agent. Acts by blocking NMDA receptors. Adverse effects : Hallucinations, delirium and vivid dreams are impoant adverse effects that are seen during recovery from anaesthesia (emergence delirium). Has indirect sympathomimetic action = | blood pressure, hea rate and cardiac output Increases intraocular pressure and intracranial tension Appropriate drug for anesthetizing patients , at high risk of bronchospasm
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