Mecamylamine [mecamylamin]

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Terms

mekamylamin

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Definition

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.

DUI
D008464 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0013160
CAS
Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-amine, N,2,3,3-tetramethyl-

D Chemicals and Drugs
D02.455 Hydrocarbons 139
D02.455.426 Hydrocarbons, Cyclic 24
D02.455.426.100 Bridged-Ring Compounds 43
D02.455.426.100.080 Bridged Bicyclo Compounds 7
D02.455.426.100.080.550 Norbornanes 9
D02.455.426.100.080.550.234 Camphanes 5
D02.455.426.100.080.550.500 Mecamylamine 2
D02.455.426.100.080.550.795 Toxaphene 4
D04.075.080.500 Norbornanes 9
D04.075.080.500.234 Camphanes 5
D04.075.080.500.500 Mecamylamine 2
D04.075.080.500.795 Toxaphene 4