Is Mecamylamine Still Used? A Contemporary Pharmacological Review
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First introduced in the 1950s as a potent treatment for moderately severe to severe hypertension, the ganglionic blocker mecamylamine is rarely used for its original purpose today. Due to a high incidence of adverse side effects and the advent of safer, more selective alternatives, its role has shifted dramatically, prompting new investigations into different therapeutic applications.
