Specific α4β2 nicotinic receptor agonist. Prepn: W. S. Caldwell et al., WO 9965876 (1999 to R. J. Reynolds); eidem, US 6958399 (2005 to Targacept). Effect on cortical acetylcholine release in rats: M. C. Obinu et al., Prog. Neuro-Psychopharmacol. Biol. Psychiatry 26, 913 (2002). Review of pharmacology: G. J. Gatto et al., CNS Drug Rev. 10, 147-166 (2004); and clinical experience: H. Geerts, Curr. Opin. Investig. Drugs 7, 60-69 (2006).
Nootropic.
Nootropic