Smoking Cessation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the medical management of smoking cessation?
A
-> Nicotine replacement therapy, most effective is combination patch with mouth spray for acute cravings and patch for longterm cravings
-> Bupropion
-> Varenicline
2
Q
How does bupropion work?
A
Inhibits reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline
3
Q
When is bupropion contraindicated?
A
Epilepsy because it decreases the seizure threshold by increasing availability of dopamine and NA
Eating disorder
Alcohol withdrawal with using benzodiazepine
4
Q
How does varenicline work?
A
Partial nicotine receptor agonist, contraindicated in pregnancy and end stage renal disease
