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INVERSINE®
(mecamylamine HCl)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

INVERSINE® (Mecamylamine HCl) is a potent, oral antihypertension agent and ganglion blocker, and is a secondary amine. It is N,2,3,3-tetramethyl-bicyclo (2.2.1] heptan- 2 -amine hydrochloride. Its empirical formula is C11H21N • HCI and its structural formula is:

Inversine (Mecamylamine HCI) Structural Formula Illustration

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 (mecamylamine) is supplied as tablets for oral use, each containing 2.5 mg mecamylamine HCI. Inactive ingredients are acacia, calcium phosphate, D&C Yellow 10, FD&C Yellow 6, lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, and talc.

Last reviewed on RxList: 12/2/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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