Nicotine

Question 1

When to start varenicline

Answer 1

2 weeks before quit date

Question 2

Target dose of varenicline

Answer 2

1 mg bid

Question 3

Starting dose of bupropion

Answer 3

150 mg daily

Question 4

Target dose of bupropion for smoking

Answer 4

150 mg bid (Zyban)

Question 5

Contraindications to bupropion

Answer 5

History of seizures

History of anorexia or bulimia (even in the past - increased risk of seizures)

Question 6

If someone had a seizure with bupropion…

Answer 6

They should never take it again.

Question 7

Dosing of nicotine patch - usual dose

Answer 7

21 mg is the usual starting dose

Question 8

Max dose of nicotine patch

Answer 8

63 mg/ day

Question 9

Small dose of nicotine patch

Answer 9

7 mg/ day

Question 10

Usual way of using nicotine patch

Answer 10

Apply qam, remove at bedtime

Question 11

Maximum dose of nicotine 2 mg lozenges

Answer 11

Up to 24 lozenges per day

Question 12

Dosing of Nicorette 2 mg gum

Answer 12

1 piece q1h, max 10 pieces in 24 hours.

Question 13

How to use nicotine gum

Answer 13

Chew and park

Question 14

Dose titration of varenicline

Answer 14

0.5 mg x 3 days, then 0.5 mg bid x 4 days, then 1 mg bid