Chemical formula: C₁₁H₁₄N₂O Molecular mass: 190.242 g/mol PubChem compound: 10235
Cytisine is a plant alkaloid with a chemical structure similar to nicotine. The use of cytisine allows for a gradual reduction of nicotine dependence by relieving withdrawal symptoms. The action of cytisine is similar to that of nicotine, but in general weaker. Cytisine competes with nicotine for the same receptors and gradually displaces nicotine due to its stronger binding.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N07BA04 | N Nervous system → N07 Other nervous system drugs → N07B Drugs used in addictive disorders → N07BA Drugs used in nicotine dependence | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASMOKEN Tablet | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Cytisine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Ireland (IE)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)Romania (RO)Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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