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Nicotine

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.
Also Known As:
Nicotine Bitartrate; Nicotine Tartrate; Pyridine, 3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)-, (S)-
Networked: 9957 relevant articles (472 outcomes, 1689 trials/studies)

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Drug Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Tyndale, Rachel F: 60 articles (01/2021 - 02/2002)
2. Benowitz, Neal L: 59 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
3. Tidey, Jennifer W: 43 articles (10/2022 - 08/2002)
4. Gould, Thomas J: 41 articles (01/2022 - 03/2005)
5. Damaj, M Imad: 40 articles (01/2021 - 04/2003)
6. Quik, Maryka: 37 articles (01/2019 - 10/2002)
7. Zvolensky, Michael J: 33 articles (01/2021 - 01/2004)
8. McIntosh, J Michael: 31 articles (01/2016 - 08/2003)
9. Hatsukami, Dorothy K: 28 articles (01/2022 - 09/2002)
10. Markou, Athina: 28 articles (01/2017 - 06/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Tobacco Use Disorder (Nicotine Dependence)
2. Substance Withdrawal Syndrome (Withdrawal Symptoms)
3. Schizophrenia (Dementia Praecox)
4. Parkinson Disease (Parkinson's Disease)
5. Ulcerative Colitis

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Nicotinic Receptors (Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor)
2. Cocaine (Cocaine HCl)
3. Smoke
4. Varenicline (Chantix)
5. Dopamine (Intropin)
6. Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
7. Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol)
8. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)
9. Cotinine
10. Levodopa (L Dopa)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Tobacco Use Cessation Devices
4. Self Administration (Administration, Self)
5. Nicotine Replacement Therapy