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MeSH Heading: Varenicline
Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.079.900; D03.633.100.857.942
Unique ID: D000068580
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000068580
Scope Note: A benzazepine derivative that functions as an ALPHA4-BETA2 NICOTINIC RECEPTOR partial agonist. It is used for SMOKING CESSATION.
Entry Term(s): 6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-6,10-methano-6H-pyrazino(2,3-h)benzazepine; Champix; Chantix; Varenicline Tartrate
Pharm Action: Nicotinic Agonists
Smoking Cessation Agents
Registry Numbers: W6HS99O8ZO; 0; 82269ASB48
Related Numbers: 249296-44-4; 375815-87-5; 82269ASB48
Public MeSH Note: 2016; VARENICLINE was indexed under BENZAZEPINES, 2005-2015 and under QUINOXALINES, 2005-2015
History Note: 2016 (2005)
Date Established: 2016/01/01
Date of Entry: 2015/07/06
Revision Date: 2018/06/19

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Varenicline MeSH Descriptor Data 2025