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Ketamine injection used orally

K E Broadley1, A Kurowska, A Tookman

  • 1Edenhall Marie Curie Centre, London, UK.

Palliative Medicine
|July 1, 1996
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Oral ketamine effectively managed severe neuropathic pain in two patients unresponsive to other treatments. This route offered significant pain relief without notable side effects, presenting a viable alternative analgesic option.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Ketamine is recognized for its analgesic properties, particularly for opioid-resistant pain.
  • Parenteral ketamine is established for managing neuropathic pain and post-operative analgesia.
  • Regular oral ketamine administration has not been extensively documented.

Observation:

  • Two patients with severe neuropathic pain were studied.
  • These patients were intolerant of or inadequately treated by standard analgesics.
  • Oral ketamine was administered to assess its efficacy and tolerability.

Findings:

  • Effective pain relief was achieved in both patients using oral ketamine.
  • The treatment was well-tolerated, with no significant adverse effects reported.

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  • Oral ketamine demonstrated efficacy in managing refractory neuropathic pain.

    • Implications:

    • Oral ketamine presents a promising alternative for managing severe neuropathic pain.
    • This route may be suitable for patients who cannot tolerate or do not respond to conventional pain medications.
    • Further research into regular oral ketamine dosing for chronic pain conditions is warranted.