TABLE 1

Effect of (R)-ketamine and (S)-ketamine on locomotor activity in mice and rats

MiceRats
Vehicle2217.5 (±139.7)1025.9 (±294.9)
(R)-Ketamine 10 mg/kg (i.p.)5029.5 (±782.1)*1869.9 (±289.5)
(R)-Ketamine 30 mg/kg (i.p.)16,654.5 (±1106.5)**4458.3 (±807.5)**
(S)-Ketamine 10 mg/kg (i.p.)6018.0 (±804.9)*1826.6 (±278.0)
(S)-Ketamine 30 mg/kg (i.p.)12,368.5 (±1106.5)**9547.1 (±1572.5)**
  • * P < 0.05, **P < 0.01 versus vehicle (Dunnett’s test) (n = 8).