Drug Name |
Mecamylamine hydrochloride |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01357 |
Description |
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. |
Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of moderately severe to severe essential hypertension and in uncomplicated cases of malignant hypertension |
Marketing Status |
Not Available |
ATC Code |
C02BB01 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00657
|
KEGG ID |
D00611
|
MeSH ID |
D008464
|
PubChem ID |
13221
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0V8HA
|
NDC Product Code |
55486-1563; 79739-7183; 69413-558 |
Synonyms |
Mecamylamine |