Varenicline
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Summary
Varenicline is a drug that works as a partial agonist at nicotinic receptors. It is primarily used to treat nicotine withdrawal in patients who are quitting smoking.
Key Points
- Varenicline
- Mechanism of Action:
- Partial Agonist of Nicotinic Receptor
- Clinical Use:
- Smoking Cessation
- Reduces nicotine cravings - useful for nicotine withdrawal
- Smoking Cessation
- Adverse Effects:
- Toxicity: Sleep disturbance, depressed mood
- Mechanism of Action: