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Hexamethonium (Hexamethonium Bromide)

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been used for a variety of therapeutic purposes including hypertension but, like the other ganglionic blockers, it has been replaced by more specific drugs for most purposes, although it is widely used a research tool.
Also Known As:
Hexamethonium Bromide; Depressin; Hexamethonium Bitartrate; Hexamethonium Chloride; Hexamethonium Dibromide; Hexamethonium Dibromide Dihydrate; Hexamethonium Dichloride Dihydrate; Hexamethonium Dihydroxide; Hexamethonium Diiodide; Hexamethonium Dimethylsulfate; Hexamethonium Diperchlorate; Hexamethonium Iodide; Hexamethonium Monotartrate; Hexonium; Bitartrate, Hexamethonium; Bromide, Hexamethonium; Chloride, Hexamethonium; Dibromide Dihydrate, Hexamethonium; Dibromide, Hexamethonium; Dichloride Dihydrate, Hexamethonium; Dihydrate, Hexamethonium Dibromide; Dihydrate, Hexamethonium Dichloride; Dihydroxide, Hexamethonium; Diiodide, Hexamethonium; Dimethylsulfate, Hexamethonium; Diperchlorate, Hexamethonium; Iodide, Hexamethonium; Monotartrate, Hexamethonium; 1,6-hexanediaminium, N,N,N,N',N',N'-hexamethyl-
Networked: 786 relevant articles (20 outcomes, 17 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Lahlou, Saad: 8 articles (01/2016 - 08/2002)
2. Leal-Cardoso, José Henrique: 6 articles (04/2005 - 08/2002)
3. Duarte, Gloria Pinto: 5 articles (01/2016 - 06/2003)
4. Magalhães, Pedro Jorge Caldas: 5 articles (10/2005 - 08/2002)
5. Maslov, L N: 4 articles (07/2017 - 05/2001)
6. Berg, Torill: 4 articles (01/2016 - 09/2005)
7. Interaminense, Leylliane Fátima Leal: 4 articles (10/2005 - 06/2003)
8. Braga, Valdir A: 3 articles (01/2018 - 03/2007)
9. Nezhinskaia, G I: 3 articles (11/2008 - 04/2007)
10. Sapronov, N S: 3 articles (11/2008 - 04/2007)

Related Diseases

1. Ganglion Cysts (Ganglion)
2. Tachycardia (Tachyarrhythmias)
3. Bradycardia
4. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
5. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Atropine
2. Acetylcholine (Acetylcholine Chloride)
3. Salts
4. Desoxycorticosterone Acetate (DOCA)
5. Reserpine (Serpasil)
6. Scopolamine (Hyoscine)
7. Hexamethonium (Hexamethonium Bromide)
8. Nicotine
9. Cholinergic Agents (Cholinergics)
10. Muscarinic Antagonists

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Injections
2. Adrenalectomy
3. Vagus Nerve Stimulation
4. Intravenous Administration
5. Denervation