Classification of GANGLION BLOCKING DRUGS

Classification of GANGLION BLOCKING DRUGS

These drugs block the action of acetylcholine and similar agonist at the nicotinic receptors of both parasympathetic and sympathetic autonomic ganglia

QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS;
•Hexamethonium
•Triethylammonium
•Pentamethonium
•Pentolinium

TERTIARY AMINES:
•Pempidine

SECONDARY AMINES:
•Mecamylamine

SULPHONIUM COMPOUNDS:
•Trimetaphan

 Tag: Pharmaceutical classification of Ganglion blockers.