Biochemical Mechanism of Action
The biochemical mechanism of action of general anaesthetics is not yet well understood. To induce unconsciousness, anaesthetics affect the GABA and NMDA systems. For example, halothane is a GABA agonist, and ketamine is an NMDA receptor antagonist.
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