Mecamylamine
- Generic Name
- Mecamylamine
- Brand Names
- Inversine, Vecamyl
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C11H21N
- CAS Number
- 60-40-2
Overview
A nicotinic antagonist that is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Mecamylamine has been used as a ganglionic blocker in treating hypertension, but, like most ganglionic blockers, is more often used now as a research tool.
Background
A nicotinic antagonist that is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Mecamylamine has been used as a ganglionic blocker in treating hypertension, but, like most ganglionic blockers, is more often used now as a research tool.
Indication
For the treatment of moderately severe to severe essential hypertension and in uncomplicated cases of malignant hypertension
Associated Conditions
- Severe Hypertension
- Moderate Hypertension
- Uncomplicated Malignant hypertension
Clinical Trials
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