Vecamyl (MECAMYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Vecamyl (MECAMYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Vecamyl; Generic name: MECAMYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: TILDE Sciences LLC.
| Brand name | Vecamyl |
|---|---|
| Generic name | MECAMYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | TILDE Sciences LLC |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the management of moderately severe to severe essential hypertension and in uncomplicated cases of malignant hypertension. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Therapy is usually started with one 2.5 mg tablet of Mecamylamine HCl twice a day. This initial dosage should be modified by increments of one 2.5 mg tablet at intervals of not less than 2 days until the desired blood pressure response occurs (the criterion being a dosage just under that which causes signs of mild postural hypotension). The average total daily dosage of Mecamylamine HCl is 25 mg, usually in three divided doses. However, as little as 2.5 mg daily may be |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Mecamylamine, a secondary amine, readily penetrates into the brain and thus may produce central nervous system effects. Tremor, choreiform movements, mental aberrations, and convulsions may occur rarely. These have occurred most often when large doses of Mecamylamine HCl were used, especially in patients with cerebral or renal insufficiency. When ganglion blockers or other potent antihypertensive drugs are discontinued suddenly, hypertensive levels return. In patients with malignant hyp |
| Active ingredient(s) | MECAMYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b149023-f7a8-442d-ac69-295df8e66ed3 |