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Latest revision as of 10:01, 14 January 2019
Description
"Ketamine is 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." Source: MeSH
Alternative names
- Ketaject
- Ketalar
Usage Notes
References
> 340 Xenbase articles contain a reference to Ketamine according to textpresso