Any substance that inhibits the action of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. They tend to induce a state known as dissociative anesthesia, marked by catalepsy, amnesia, and analgesia, while side effects can include hallucinations, nightmares, and confusion. Due to their psychotomimetic effects, many NMDA receptor antagonists are used as recreational drugs.
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Secondary ChEBI IDs
CHEBI:60797
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing
NMDA receptor antagonist
(CHEBI:60643)
is a
excitatory amino acid antagonist
(CHEBI:60798)