dissociative anesthetic

Introduction

A general anesthetic, but not necessarily complete unconsciousness. It is characterized by catalepsy, catatonia, & amnesia.

More general terms

• anesthetic

More specific terms

• etomidate (Amidate)
• glycopyrrolate (Robinul, Cuvposa, Qbrexza)
• ketamine (Ketalar, special K)
• methohexital (Brevital)
• phencyclidine; phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (Sernylan, PCP, angel dust)
• tiletamine

Additional terms

• amnesia
• catalepsy
• catatonia