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==Use in Specific Populations==
===Pregnancy===
'''Pregnancy Category C'''. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Mecamylamine HCl. It is not known whether Mecamylamine HCl can cause fetal harm when given to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Mecamylamine HCl should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
 
===Nursing Mothers===
 
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Mecamylamine HCl, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
 
===Pediatric Use===
 
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = VECAMYL (MECAMYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET [MANCHESTER PHARMACEUTICALS] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=c6822ce4-e741-4366-b72a-5f5146354f97 | publisher =  | date =  | accessdate = 10 March 2014 }}</ref>
 
 
 
 
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Cardiovascular Drugs]]
[[Category:Drugs]]

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