Mecamylamine

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.

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.100.080.550.500, D04.075.080.500.500

MeSH Unique ID: D008464

Registry Number: 6EE945D3OK

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antihypertensive Agents
• Ganglionic Blockers
• Nicotinic Antagonists

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