Which reason explains why ganglionic blockers are rarely used clinically today?
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Correct answer: They produce widespread autonomic side effects
Ganglionic blockers inhibit both sympathetic and parasympathetic activity throughout the body. This causes many unwanted effects such as hypotension, constipation, and blurred vision, limiting their clinical use.
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