Mecamylamine

In the US, Mecamylamine (mecamylamine systemic) is a member of the drug class antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting and is used to treat High Blood Pressure.

US matches:

• Mecamylamine

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C02BB01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000060-40-2

Chemical Formula

C11-H21-N

Molecular Weight

167

Therapeutic Categories

Antihypertensive agent

Ganglion blocking agent

Chemical Name

Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-amine, N,2,3,3-tetramethyl-

Foreign Names

• Mecamylaminum (Latin)
• Mecamylamin (German)
• Mécamylamine (French)
• Mecamilamina (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Mecamylamine (OS: BAN)
• Mécamylamine (OS: DCF)
• Mecamylamine Hydrochloride (OS: BANM)
• Mecamylamine Hydrochloride (PH: USP 32, BP 1968)
• Mecamylamini hydrochloridum (PH: Ph. Int. 2)

Brand Name

• Inversine
  Targacept, United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
BANM	British Approved Name (Modified)
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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