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dissociative anesthetic
A general anesthetic, but not necessarily complete unconsciousness. It is characterized by catalepsy, catatonia, & amnesia.
Related
amnesia
catalepsy
catatonia
Specific
etomidate (Amidate)
glycopyrrolate (Robinul, Cuvposa, Qbrexza)
ketamine (Ketalar, special K)
methohexital (Brevital)
phencyclidine; phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (Sernylan, PCP, angel dust)
tiletamine
General
anesthetic
References
Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995