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[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. Dextromethorphan and its metabolite dextrophan, on the other hand, are established and safe drugs. Experimentally they both...
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