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2. Varenicline - Wikipedia

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   Varenicline, sold under the brand names Chantix and Champix among others, is a medication used for smoking cessation [5] [7] and for the treatment of dry eye syndrome. [ 6 ] [ 8 ] It is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist .

3. Does Medicare cover Chantix? - AOL

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   Chantix is a prescription drug that can help people quit smoking tobacco. Medicare’s prescription drug plans include coverage for certain smoking cessation drugs, including Chantix.

4. Study Boosts Prospects for Pfizer's Chantix - AOL

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   On Thursday, Pfizer announced the results of a study of the safety and effectiveness of its Chantix smoking-cessation drug on relapsed smokers. The prognosis was good. Over the course of 12 weeks ...

5. CHANTIX® (varenicline) Demonstrates Efficacy in Smokers Who ...

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   CHANTIX ® (varenicline) Demonstrates Efficacy in Smokers Who Previously Attempted to Quit Smoking with CHANTIX New Positive Top-line Results in Adult Smokers Re-treated With CHANTIX NEW YORK ...

6. Smoking cessation - Wikipedia

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   Smoking cessation, usually called quitting smoking or stopping smoking, is the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking. [1] Tobacco smoke contains nicotine, which is addictive and can cause dependence. [2] [3] As a result, nicotine withdrawal often makes the process of quitting difficult.

7. Nicotinic agonist - Wikipedia

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   A nicotinic agonist is a drug that mimics the action of acetylcholine (ACh) at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). The nAChR is named for its affinity for nicotine. Examples include nicotine (by definition), acetylcholine (the endogenous agonist of nAChRs), choline, epibatidine, lobeline, varenicline and cytisine. [1]

8. Are Smoking Cessation Drugs Better Than Nicotine-based ... - AOL

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   Follow @leokornsun When most smokers try to quit smoking, they often use nicotine gum, lozenges, and patches, which have been popular choices since the 1980s. In a previous article, I discussed ...

9. Cytisine - Wikipedia

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   Like the smoking cessation aid varenicline, cytisine is a partial agonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). [9] Cytisine has a short half-life of 4.8 hours. [ 10 ]