phenylcyclohexyl derivative

any in a category of drugs introduced in 1960 as general anesthetics but discontinued because they caused serious psychological disturbances in patients. The prototype drug, PCP, produces sensory deprivation effects similar to those observed in some cases of schizophrenia. Drugs of this series are considered to be hallucinogens but may be used as anesthetics and analgesics in veterinary medicine.

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May 9th 2024

ChEI

abbreviation for cholinesterase inhibitor.