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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.

Also Known As:

2- (2- Chlorophenyl)- 2- (methylamino)cyclohexanone; CI-581; Calipsol; Calypsol; Kalipsol; Ketalar; Ketamine Hydrochloride; Ketanest; Ketaset; CI 581; CI581; Cyclohexanone, 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)-, (+-)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Analgesics
Anesthetics, Dissociative
Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Ketamine: 7707

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Therapy/Procedure