Nicotine is an alkaloid with the formula C10 H14 N2, normally found in tobacco.
In addition to its addictive properties it is also used as an insecticide and as a parasitide in vetinary medicine.
Nicotine causes various pharmalogical effects including:
Subjective effects include:
Ref: Update (21/5/97), 680-90.
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