C Saint-Maurice, and
G Laguenie, and
C Couturier, and
F Goutail-Flaud
UI
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D007649
Ketamine
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.