Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cytisine Tablet
Cytisine Tablet
| Generic name | Cytisine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Nicotine receptor partial agonist |
| Forms | Tablet, Capsule, Oral strip |
Cytisine is a natural alkaloid from the seeds and leaves of plants like Laburnum anagyroides (also called Cytisus laburnum). It has been used for decades in Central and Eastern Europe to help people stop smoking, and it is sold under the brand name Tabex. In the United States, it is marketed as an herbal product and has not been approved by the FDA as a prescription drug, though a company is working toward approval.
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