Phencyclidine

A hallucinogen formerly used as a veterinary anesthetic, and briefly as a general anesthetic for humans. Phencyclidine is similar to KETAMINE in structure and in many of its effects. Like ketamine, it can produce a dissociative state. It exerts its pharmacological action through inhibition of NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE). As a drug of abuse, it is known as PCP and Angel Dust.

Also Known As:

Angel Dust; Sernyl; 1-(1-Phenylcyclohexyl)piperidine; CL-395; GP-121; Phencyclidine Hydrobromide; Phencyclidine Hydrochloride; Serylan; CL 395; CL395; Dust, Angel; GP 121; GP121; Piperidine, 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Enzyme Inhibitors
Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists
Hallucinogens

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Piperidines: 17
    - Phencyclidine: 1007

GK 86

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results