Nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation: nicotine gum and nicotine lozenge

Record ID 32011000896
English
Authors' objectives:

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms are extremely prevalent among patients attempting to quit, and are often cited as the reason for relapse. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is designed to facilitate smoking cessation by providing nicotine through alternative delivery methods, thereby reducing or eliminating withdrawal symptoms without the ill effects of tobacco smoke inhalation. NRT is available in the United States as nasal spray, inhaler, gum, lozenges/tablets, and transdermal patch; additional formulations, including a nicotine pouch and nicotine mouth spray, are available in some European countries. Absorption of nicotine from gum or lozenge occurs through the buccal mucous membrane.

Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2011
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Nicotine
  • Smoking
  • Smoking Cessation
Contact
Organisation Name: HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address: 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright: 2011 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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