Medical Definition of PEYOTE. 1. : a hallucinogenic drug containing mescaline that is derived from peyote buttons and used especially in the religious ceremonies of some American Indian peoples.2.edical Definition of PEYOTE. 1. : a hallucinogenic drug containing mescaline that is derived from peyote buttons and used especially in the religious ceremonies of some American Indian peoples. 2.
Ketamine was invented in 1962 as a very effective anesthetic for routine surgery. It is blocks the neurotransmitter molecule glutamate from its NMDA receptor in brain neurons, and affects primarily the memory center in the hippocampal region of the brain, along with the prefrontal cortex abstract thought center.
Codeine is an opioid pain reliever used to treat mild to moderately severe pain. It is also used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing. Codeine is available as a single-ingredient product, or in combination with acetaminophen or aspirin, and in some cough and cold medications.