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Is Mecamylamine vegan?

Mecamylamine

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Mecamylamine is a synthetic non-selective nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist historically used as an antihypertensive drug. It is manufactured synthetically, not derived from animals or plants.

Also known as Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-amine, N,2,3,3-tetramethyl-, mecamylamine, Mecamylamine (INN)
INCI name Mecamylamine
CAS number 60-40-2
EC number 200-476-1
CosIng ID 28448
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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