nicotine and caffiene Flashcards
Caffeine is used “off label” to treat migraine headaches, probably because it can
constrict cerebral blood vessels
Nicotine has a negative interaction with
oral contraceptives
Nicotine is an ACh
agonist
Nicotine is both a
stimulant and a sedative
nicotine is extremely toxic when
taken orally
What is the most widely abused substance in the world?
caffeine
The route of administration affects nicotine’s
efficacy and potency
Caffeine is used therapeutically to treat
respiratory problems
Which of the following compounds is NOT commonly found in e-cigarettes?
BPA
What compounds are commonly found in e-cigarettes?
propylene glycol
flavorants
vegetable glycerin
Nicotine might be a helpful therapeutic for the treatment of
alzheimers
buproprion
nicotine vaping
yerba mate
stimulant
Caffeine is a/an …
(mechanism of action)
Adenosine antagonist