Potential and Current Use of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonists in Diseases of Aging
Le D, Lipton S. Potential and Current Use of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonists in Diseases of Aging. Drugs & Aging 2001, 18: 717-724. PMID: 11735619, DOI: 10.2165/00002512-200118100-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReceptor antagonistN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonistN-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor complexSafe NMDA antagonistMultiple clinical trialsNMDA receptor antagonistChronic painClinical trialsNMDA antagonistsGlutamate receptorsParkinson's diseaseNeurological disordersNeurodegenerative diseasesDiseaseAdverse effectsAntagonistReceptor complexCurrent useDrugsAdequate levelPainMemantineDysfunctionNitroglycerinStroke