Concept information
Preferred term
Ketamine
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexanone
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 73; was CI-581 1969-72 (Prov)
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D007649
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