Nicotinic Agonist

A nicotinic agonist is a drug that mimics, in one way or another, the action of acetylcholine (ACh) at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs).

Examples include:

  • nicotine (by definition—the "nicotinic acetylcholine receptor" is named for its affinity for nicotine)
  • acetylcholine, the endogenous agonist of nAChRs
  • choline
  • epibatidine
  • lobeline
  • varenicline

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