Moderately severe to severe essential hypertension and in uncomplicated cases of malignant hypertension
Renal Dose Adjustment
Hepatic Dose Adjustment
Pregnancy Category:C
Breastfeeding: It is unknown if this drug is excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from mecamylamine, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
US Trade Name(s)
US Availability
mecamylamine (generic)
Vecamyl
Canadian Trade Name(s)
Canadian Availability
UK Trade Name(s)
UK Availability
Australian Trade Name(s)
Australian Availability
Drug Name: Mecamylamine 2.5 MG Oral Tablet
Ingredient(s): Mecamylamine
Imprint: LBS01
Color(s): Yellow
Shape: Round
Size (mm): 6.00
Score: 1
Inactive Ingredient(s): acacia powder / lactose powder / cornstarch powder / calcium phosphate dihydrate / yellow lake blend, lb-282 / talc / magnesium sterate / water
Drug Label Author:
Targacept, Inc.
DEA Schedule:
Non-Scheduled