Dexoxadrol

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Dexoxadrol (pronounced: dex-ox-ad-rol) is a dissociative anesthetic drug that has been found to be an NMDA antagonist. It is chemically related to etoxadrol.

Etymology

The term "Dexoxadrol" is derived from its chemical structure, with "Dex" referring to the dextrorotatory isomer, "oxa" indicating the presence of an oxygen atom, and "drol" being a common suffix for drugs.

Pharmacology

Dexoxadrol primarily acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist, which means it inhibits the action of the NMDA receptor, a type of glutamate receptor. NMDA antagonists are often used as anesthetics, but they can also have other effects such as analgesia, sedation, and amnesia.

Medical Uses

Dexoxadrol has been studied for use in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, due to its ability to protect neurons from damage. However, its use in these conditions is still experimental and not yet approved.

Side Effects

Possible side effects of dexoxadrol can include dizziness, nausea, and hallucinations. These are common side effects of NMDA antagonists.

Related Terms

  • Dissociative: A class of drugs that distort perceptions of sight and sound and produce feelings of detachment from the environment and self.
  • Anesthetic: A substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
  • NMDA antagonist: A type of drug that inhibits the action of the NMDA receptor.
  • Etoxadrol: A dissociative anesthetic drug that is chemically related to dexoxadrol.

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