DEPRESSIN
\dɪpɹˈɛsɪn], \dɪpɹˈɛsɪn], \d_ɪ_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_n]\
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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been used for a variety of therapeutic purposes including hypertension but, like the other ganglionic blockers, it has been replaced by more specific drugs for most purposes, although it is widely used a research tool.
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