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Tag: Dissociative anesthetics

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What Kind of Drug is Jet?: Unpacking a Misleading Term

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While the term 'jet' is not an official drug name, it is a known street name for the dissociative anesthetic ketamine. The term's meaning can be misleading, as it also refers to a fictional substance and a medical device. Here's a look at what kind of drug is jet and the different contexts in which the name appears.

Medications and Pharmacology: What Drugs Are Similar to Nitrous Oxide?

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Used for over 150 years in clinical settings, nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas," is a common anesthetic and analgesic. The question of **what drugs are similar to nitrous oxide** arises from its specific clinical applications, limitations, and unique pharmacological properties that rely on its rapid onset and offset.