Although it may seem like a “harmless drug”, Ketamine can trigger adverse effects on the body. According to the medical magazine Elsevierketamine is used as an abuse drug. In addition, this specialized publication points out that Its consumption is associated with that of synthesis drugs, which has aroused the curiosity of some teenagers for ingesting it, although at first glance it looks like a harmless substance.
From the scope of primary care it is recommended that, among other healthcare strategies, damage and risks are adopted, as indicated Elsevier.
According to this medical magazine, its desired effects are hypnotics, analgesics and psychodisleptics. It should be noted that the majority consumption pattern implies the parallel intake of other illicit substances.
Specialists also emphasize that other effects should be considered, such as dissociative anesthetic, as well as associated risks and diseases. Although a derivative of ketamine (esketamine) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for annesthetic use, ketamine as such does not have such approval.
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What is ketamine?
Ketamine It is a chemical compound that is used as anesthetic in humans and animalsaccording to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH). According to specialists, it was developed decades ago as a less harmful alternative than phynciclidine, also used as anesthetic.
NIH adds that brand esketamine Spravato® It is approved by the FDA to treat treatment resistant to adults.
However, there is an illicit version of ketamine that is marketed as liquid or whitish dust. In English, it is popularly known as “Special K”, “K”, “Super K” or “Vitamin K”.
What are the effects of ketamine?
- Distortion in the perception of images
- Alteration in the perception of sounds
- Feeling of confusion
- Temporary speech paralysis or movement
- Other similar effects
It is important to clarify that Ketamine is not approved by FDA to treat mental disorders. Despite this, some clinics in the United States prescribe it, although its use is not authorized, according to the NIF. Neither is its use to treat disorders derived from substance consumption.
Short -term side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness and drowsiness
- Difficulties to speak
- Feeling of strangeness or being “crazy”, according to the NIH
- Blurred vision
- Numbness
- Increased blood pressure and heart rate
- Respiratory depression
- Other serious problems, some of them potentially mortal, according to experts
Prolonged use can also affect memory and trigger depression or anxiety paintings, among other adverse effects.
As for addiction symptoms, the NIH points out that ketamine can generate brain changes similar to those produced by drugs with addictive potential. However, it is clarified that conclusive studies are still lacking.
(This information is orientative and does not replace the professional advice)