Nicotine
- Generic Name
- Nicotine
- Brand Names
- Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Nicotrol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C10H14N2
- CAS Number
- 54-11-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 6M3C89ZY6R
Overview
Nicotine is highly toxic alkaloid. It is the prototypical agonist at nicotinic cholinergic receptors where it dramatically stimulates neurons and ultimately blocks synaptic transmission. Nicotine is also important medically because of its presence in tobacco smoke.
Background
Nicotine is highly toxic alkaloid. It is the prototypical agonist at nicotinic cholinergic receptors where it dramatically stimulates neurons and ultimately blocks synaptic transmission. Nicotine is also important medically because of its presence in tobacco smoke.
Indication
For the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms and as an aid to smoking cessation.
Associated Conditions
- Withdrawal Nicotine
Clinical Trials
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