Inversine
DRUG DESCRIPTION
INVERSINE* (Mecamylamine HCl) is a potent, oral antihypertensive agent and ganglion blocker, and is a secondary amine. It is N, 2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1] heptan-2-amine hydrochloride. Its empirical formula is C 11 H 21 N · HCl.
It is a white, odorless, or practically odorless, crystalline powder, is highly stable, soluble in water and has a molecular weight of 203.75.
INVERSINE is supplied as tablets for oral use, each containing 2.5 mg mecamylamine HCl. Inactive ingredients are acacia, calcium phosphate, D&C Yellow 10, FD&C Yellow 6, lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, and talc.
Generic Name: Mecamylamine
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