Nicotine+Replacement+Therapy

=Nicotine Replacement Therapy=

Mode of Action
Binds to nicotine acetylcholine receptors to reduce the severity of tobacco withdrawal symptoms (BUT without the harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke e.g. tar, carbon monoxide)

Side Effects
Are usually rare, but can include Local irritation, taste disturbances, GI problems (caused by ingestion of nicotine), vivid dreams

How to use Gum or Lozenges
Chew/Suck slowly until the taste becomes strong Then rest it between the cheeks and the gum When the taste fades, you can re-chew/suck (Lasts for about 30min) MAX of 40mg/day (E.g. 20 x 2mg OR 10 x 4mg gums)

Comparison
- Microtab 2mg - Patches 5mg, 10mg, 15mg - Inhalation Cartridge 10mg || - Lozenges 2mg, 4mg - Patches 7mg, 14mg, 21mg || - Gum 2mg, 4mg - Patch 7mg, 14mg, 21mg ||
 * || ** Nicorette ** || ** Nicabate CQ ** || ** Quit X ** ||
 * Products available || - Gum 2mg, 4mg
 * Benefit over others || Inahalation cartridge is especially useful for smokers to feel they need to continue ‘hand to mouth’ movement || Contains longer lasting patches that are left for 24hrs, which is useful for smokers that smoke during the night or must smoke after waking up || Not many advantages over Nicorette of nicabate ||
 * Pictures || [[image:nicorettegum_1.jpg width="176" height="187"]] || [[image:NicabateCQ_Patch.jpg width="216" height="135"]] || [[image:QUITXPatches.jpg width="180" height="164"]] ||