"Ketamine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D007649
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.455.426.392.368.367.652
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| Concept/Terms |
Ketamine- Ketamine
- 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexanone
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ketamine" by people in Profiles.
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The Electrographic Effects of Ketamine on Patients With Refractory Status Epilepticus After Cardiac Arrest: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2025 Jan 01; 42(1):36-43.
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Diurnal Variation and Effects of Dilation and Sedation on Intraocular Pressure in Infant Rhesus Monkeys. Curr Eye Res. 2023 03; 48(3):289-296.
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Repurposing of Drugs-The Ketamine Story. J Med Chem. 2020 11 25; 63(22):13514-13525.
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Ketamine to treat super-refractory status epilepticus. Neurology. 2020 10 20; 95(16):e2286-e2294.