Ganglionic Blockers · Pharmacology

Which ganglionic blocker was historically used in the treatment of severe hypertension?

  1. Pilocarpine
  2. Metoprolol
  3. Phenylephrine
  4. Trimethaphan
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Correct answer: Trimethaphan

Trimethaphan is a ganglionic blocker that was used intravenously for rapid control of severe hypertension. It causes vasodilation by blocking sympathetic ganglionic transmission.

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