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Can working with nmda receptor antagonists cause psychosis?
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Psychosis: Some nmda receptor antagonists, including but not limited to ketamine (k), dextromethorphan (dxm), phencyclidine (pcp), and nitrous oxide (n2o) are popular as recreational drugs for their dissociative, hallucinogenic, and/or euphoriant properties. When used recreationally, they are classified as dissociative drugs.
Answered 5/4/2015
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Working with?: The nmda receptor agents are a new and exciting arae in the treatment of psychotic disorders. When added to current therapies it can help. But these effects must be monitored by your doctor and therapist and family (if available to give feedback). Laboratory and industrial exposure may cause untoward CNS activation in workers. Most labs have saftey standards for safe use of chemical process.
Answered 6/10/2014
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