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Varenicline MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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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