Mecamylamine

Generic Name
Mecamylamine
Brand Names
Inversine, Vecamyl
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C11H21N
CAS Number
60-40-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
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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
Associated Therapies
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