A general anaesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or paediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP - ketamine, Ketalar
Type of: club drug, general anaesthetic [Brit, Cdn], general anesthetic [N. Amer]