Posted by undopaminergic on July 25, 2020, at 7:11:28
In reply to Re: Atomoxetine: NMDA receptor antagonist » rjlockhart37, posted by linkadge on July 24, 2020, at 19:51:26
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> Some NMDA antagonists display some neurotoxicity i.e. 'angle dust'Anglo-Saxon dust, to be specific. It was used in battle by the ancient Germanic tribes.
(kidding)
> (Phencyclidine or PCP), ketamine (in high enough doses). However these drugs have many other actions. While many others display no neurotoxicity. NMDA antagonists block the release of glutamate
>They block the NMDA-subtype of ionotropic glutamate *receptors*. As far as I know, they don't block the release of the neurotransmitter.
> (which generally protects neurons).
>Can you clarify that? I don't think you mean glutamate protects neurons.
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