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VARENICLINE TARTRATE
VARENICLINE TARTRATE is a drug. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 2006) for Smoking cessation.
Varenicline tartrate is a marketed smoking cessation drug with a key composition patent expiring in 2028. Its primary strength lies in its established market presence and efficacy for smoking cessation. The primary risk is the potential increase in competition following the 2028 patent expiry.
At a glance
| Generic name | VARENICLINE TARTRATE |
|---|---|
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 2006 |
Approved indications
- Smoking cessation
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Abnormal dreams
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Vomiting
- Insomnia
Serious adverse events
- Nicotine withdrawal symptoms
- Exacerbation of underlying psychiatric illness
Drug interactions
- Bupropion
- Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
- Theophylline, Warfarin, Insulin
Key clinical trials
- Off-Label Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Patients With HIV: Pilot Study 2 (PHASE2)
- A Study Of Vagal Nerve Stimulation In Conjunction With NRT For Smoking Cessation (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Advancing VR-based Attentional Bias as a Biomarker for Tobacco Use Disorder (EARLY_PHASE1)
- Varenicline for Smoking Reduction in Veterans Not Ready To Quit (PHASE4)
- A Clinical Trial of Adaptive Treatment for Early Smoking Cessation Relapse (NA)
- Combination Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Cytisine, or Varenicline for Smoking Cessation (PHASE4)
- Preoperative Smoking Cessation in Patients Undergoing Surgery (NA)
- Comparing Smoking Cessation Interventions Among Underserved Patients Referred for Lung Cancer Screening (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
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