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.
    

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Phencyclidine ("angel dust") / Brent Q. Hafen, Kathryn J. Frandsen.

Drugs. (2), Amphetamines, amyl & butyl nitrite, angel dust (pcp), barbiturates, cannabis, ecstasy, magic mushrooms, tranquillisers / TACADE.

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Phencyclidine ("angel dust") / Brent Q. Hafen, Kathryn J. Frandsen.

Drugs. (2), Amphetamines, amyl & butyl nitrite, angel dust (pcp), barbiturates, cannabis, ecstasy, magic mushrooms, tranquillisers / TACADE.