HEXAMETHONIUM
\hˌɛksɐmɪθˈə͡ʊni͡əm], \hˌɛksɐmɪθˈəʊniəm], \h_ˌɛ_k_s_ɐ_m_ɪ_θ_ˈəʊ_n_iə_m]\
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A nicotinic cholinergic antagonist often referred to as the prototypical ganglionic blocker. It is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and does not cross the blood-brain barrier. It has been used for a variety of therapeutic purposes including hypertension but, like the other ganglionic blockers, it has been replaced by more specific drugs for most purposes, although it is widely used a research tool.
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