mecamylamine hydrochloride

mecamylamine hydrochloride
A secondary amine that blocks transmission of impulses at autonomic ganglia (similar to but more effective than hexamethonium); used in the management of severe hypertension.

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mec·a·myl·amine hy·dro·chlo·ride (mek″ə-milґə-mēn) [USP] a ganglionic-blocking agent used as an antihypertensive, usually in the treatment of moderate to severe hypertension; administered orally.

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