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Drug profile · INN

varenicline tartrate

varenicline tartrate (VARENICLINE TARTRATE) is a neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2 agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — varenicline tartrate
US status
approved
Class
Route
NASAL
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

varenicline tartrate (VARENICLINE TARTRATE) is a neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2 agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN varenicline tartrate
Brand VARENICLINE TARTRATE
Mechanism Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2 agonist
Target Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2
Route NASAL
Formulation SPRAY

Mechanism of action

Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2 agonist

Primary target: Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Chantix Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Nicotine Dependence
  2. chantix Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Varenicline and the Blunting of Cocaine Cues
  3. Varenicline Tartrate Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Nicotine Addiction

Related & competitor drugs

  1. nicotine polacrilex Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2 agonist
  2. varenicline Nervous system (N07)
  3. nicotine Neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2 agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is varenicline tartrate?

varenicline tartrate (VARENICLINE TARTRATE) is a neuronal acetylcholine receptor; alpha4/beta2 agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for varenicline tartrate?

VARENICLINE TARTRATE is a marketed brand name for varenicline tartrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of varenicline tartrate?

varenicline tartrate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.