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==Alternative names==
==Alternative names==

Latest revision as of 11:01, 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


structure, image from PubChem

Alternative names

  • Ketaject
  • Ketalar

Usage Notes

References

> 340 Xenbase articles contain a reference to Ketamine according to textpresso