Ganglion Blocker

Question 1

Give 2 examples of Non depolarizing ganglion- blocking drugs

Answer 1

1- Mecamylamine
2- Trimethphan

Question 2

Give 2 examples of “depolarizing” ganglion blocking drugs.

Answer 2

1- Nicotine
2- Varenicline “patial agonist”

Question 3

The uses of mecamylamine (2 points only)

Answer 3

1- amelioration of Tourette’s syndrome
2- reduction of nicotine craving.

Question 4

The use of Trimethaphan (1 only)

Answer 4

I.V to treat accelerated hypertension.