MECAMYLAMINE
\mˌɛkɐmˈɪlɐmˌiːn], \mˌɛkɐmˈɪlɐmˌiːn], \m_ˌɛ_k_ɐ_m_ˈɪ_l_ɐ_m_ˌiː_n]\
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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.
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