Mecamylamine
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Mecamylamine |
| Brand Name: | Inversine, Vecamyl |
| Company Owner: | Targacept inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | Mecamylamine is a ganglionic blocker which prevents stimulation of postsynaptic receptors by acetylcholine released from presynaptic nerve endings. The hypotensive effect of Mecamylamine is attributed to reduction in sympathetic tone, vasodilation, and reduced cardiac output, and is primarily postural. |
| Description of the Drug: | Mecamylamine is a nicotine antagonist used to treat moderate to severe essential hypertension and uncomplicated malignant hypertension. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00657
