Ganglionic Blocking Agents

Thursday, December 16, 2010



These drugs inhibit the passage of nerve impulse from preganglionic neurons to postganglionic neurons

 Classification depend upon of the mode of action

1. Competitive blockers

A. Quaternary ammonium compounds

Hexamethonium
Pentolinium

B. Amines
Mecamylamine
Pempidine

C. Monosulfonium compound
Trimethaphan camforsulfonate


11. Non competitive agents

Nicotine
Procaine
Hemicholinium

0 comments:

Post a Comment