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Definition of Mecamylamine

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mecamylamine

1. 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. Pharmacological action: antihypertensive agents, ganglionic blockers, nicotinic antagonists. Chemical name: Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-amine, N,2,3,3-tetramethyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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