Article
[Genetic and environmental effects on neuromodulation and the antinociceptive effect of dextromethorphan].
Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift - 7 Feb 1998
Oestreicher M K, Desmeules J, Piguet V, Allaz A F, Dayer P
Abstract excerpt
Administration of NMDA antagonists leads to attenuation or disappearance of some symptoms of central sensitization, such as secondary hyperalgesia. However, the side effects of NMDA antagonists to a large extent counterbalance the expected benefits, thus preventing wide or prolonged use. Dextrome...
Topics
- Adult
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Antitussive Agents
- Dextromethorphan
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Metabolic Clearance Rate
- N-Methylaspartate
- Pain Threshold
- Phenotype
- Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate
- Retrospective Studies
- Social Environment
