Nicotinic Receptor agonists

Question 1

Selective for Nn receptor, diffuse activation of central and peripheral nicotinic receptors clinical application limited to preparations for smoking cessation

Answer 1

Nicotine (Nicotrol, Nicorette)

Question 2

Blocks Nm receptor, used clinically as muscle relaxant during endotracheal intubation (see muscle relaxant lecture 9/7)

Answer 2

Succinylcholine (Anectine)