smoking cessation

Lazabemide hydrochloride (N-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-chlor-2-pyridincarbox) is a reversible and selective mao-b inhibitor(Ki:7.9nM).

Nicotine is a naturally produced alkaloid in the nightshade family of plants (most predominantly in tobacco and Duboisia hopwoodii) and is widely used recreationally as a stimulant and anxiolytic. As a pharmaceutical drug, it is used for smoking cessation to relieve withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine acts as a receptor agonist at most nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), except at two nicotinic receptor subunits (nAChRα9 and nAChRα10) where it acts as a receptor antagonist.

Lazabemide (Ro 19-6327) is a selective and reversible monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor with IC50 values of 0.03 μM for MAO-B and >100 μM for MAO-A.

Lobelin sulphate is an alkaloid that has actions similar to nicotine on nicotinic cholinergic receptors but is less potent. It has a variety of therapeutic uses including in insomnia, and smoking cessation, peripheral vascular disorders, respiratory disor

Varenicline dihydrochloride is a Selective α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist.

Varenicline Tartrate (CP 526555-18) is a benzazepine derivative that functions as an ALPHA4 BETA2 NICOTINIC RECEPTOR partial agonist. It is used for SMOKING CESSATION.

Lobeline, (+)- is an alkaloid that has actions similar to nicotine on nicotinic cholinergic receptors but is less potent. It has been proposed for a variety of therapeutic uses including in respiratory disorders, peripheral vascular disorders, insomnia, a

α-Conotoxin TxID is a potent antagonist of the α3β4 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) with an inhibitory half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 12.5 nM. Its inhibitory activity is weaker against the closely related α6 α3β4 nAChR, with an IC50 of 94 nM. This compound holds potential for the development of novel smoking cessation drugs [1].

Desoxypeganine (Deoxypeganine) is an inhibitor of cholinesterase. It acting preferentially on butyrylcholinesterase, and as a selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A but not monoamine oxidase B.Desoxypeganine is being developed for its potential utility in the pharmacological treatment of alcohol abuse to reduce craving and depression in alcohol abusers, and might also be useful as a smoking cessation aid.

Nortriptyline is an antidepressant compound that enhances corticosteroid sensitivity of blood T-cells in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may be used for smoking cessation.