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