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Mecamylamine

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