Amitriptyline + Ketamine

Uses

Amitriptyline and Ketamine are used in the treatment of neuropathic pain.

How it Works

How Amitriptyline and Ketamine work Amitriptyline and Ketamine is a combination of two medicines: Amitriptyline and Ketamine. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) that inhibit the transmission of pain signals in the brain. Ketamine is a general anesthetic that works by blocking certain receptors (NMDA), thereby reducing the sensation of pain. Together, they effectively relieve neuropathic pain, which is pain resulting from damaged nerves.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Amitriptyline and Ketamine: No common side effects observed.

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