Phencyclidine

**Definition:** A hallucinogen formerly used as a veterinary anesthetic, and briefly as a general anesthetic for humans. Phencyclidine is similar to KETAMINE in structure and in many of its effects. Like ketamine, it can produce a dissociative state. It exerts its pharmacological action through inhibition of NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE). As a drug of abuse, it is known as PCP and Angel Dust.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.621.699

**Synonyms:** - 1-(1-Phenylcyclohexyl)piperidine - Angel Dust