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Brand Name :
Inversine, Vecamyl
Synonyms :
mecamylamine
Class :
Antihypertensives
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablet
2.5mg
2.5
mg
Orally
twice a day
; increase to 2.5 mg for at least 2 days
may increase the adverse effect of thiazide diuretics
may increase the adverse effect of thiazide diuretics
may increase the adverse effect of thiazide diuretics
may increase the adverse effect of thiazide diuretics
methyldopa/hydrochlorothiazide
may enhance the toxic effect of thiazide and thiazide like diuretics
may have an increased neuromuscular-blocking effect when combined with mecamylamine
mecamylamine: they may increase the toxic effect of sulfonamides
mecamylamine: they may increase the toxic effect of sulfonamides
sulfonamides increase the toxic or adverse effects of mecamylamine
tetracyclines increase the neuromuscular blocking property of mecamylamine
may increase the neuromuscular-blocking effect
neomycin/polymyxin B/gramicidin ophthalmic
may increase the nephrotoxic effect of Polymyxin B
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with alkalinizing agents
Adverse drug reactions
Frequency Not Defined
Nausea/Vomiting
Lightheadedness
Orthostatic hypotension
Fatigue
Dry mouth
Xerostomia
Sedation
Constipation
Pregnancy warnings:
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation:
The drug excretion in breast milk is known.
Pregnancy Categories:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient Information Leaflet
Generic Name: mecamylamine
Why do we use mecamylamine?
mecamylamine is an Antihypertensives used to treat Hypertension.
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