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.