Ketamine

A cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Its mechanism of action is not well understood, but ketamine can block NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE) and may interact with sigma receptors.

Year introduced: 1973

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.392.368.367.652

MeSH Unique ID: D007649

Registry Number: 690G0D6V8H

Entry Terms:

• 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexanone
• Ketalar
• CI-581
• CI581
• CI 581
• Ketanest
• Ketamine Hydrochloride
• Calipsol
• Calypsol
• Kalipsol
• Ketaset

Previous Indexing:

• Analgesics (1966-1971)
• Anesthetics (1972)
• Cyclohexanes (1968-1972)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Analgesics
• Anesthetics, Dissociative
• Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Cyclic
Hydrocarbons, Alicyclic
Cycloparaffins
Cyclohexanes
Ketamine