Nephrotoxic effects of varenicline as the most effective drug used for smoking cessation: a preliminary experimental study

Koc, Akif; Erken, Haydar; Kocak, Fatma; Yay, ARZU; Guclu, Aydin; Sari, Erhan; Simsek, Hasan; Önder, GÖZDE; Genc, Osman

doi:10.1007/s11255-015-0949-5

Nephrotoxic effects of varenicline as the most effective drug used for smoking cessation: a preliminary experimental study

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Koc A., Erken H. A., Kocak F. E., Yay A. H., Guclu A., Sari E., ...More

INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, vol.47, pp.823-829, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 47
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.1007/s11255-015-0949-5
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.823-829
Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Varenicline is a new most effective drug for smoking cessation. Its effect on kidney functions remains unclear. This study purposed to investigate whether varenicline causes nephrotoxicity in rats.