Smoking Cessation

Question 1

How many different pharmacological ways are there to help stop smoking?

Answer 1

8

Question 2

What are some of the pharmacological ways to help stop smoking?

Answer 2

Chewing gum
Transdermal patches
Lozenge
Inhalator
Nasal spray
Mouth spray
Sublingual tablet
Quick strips

Question 3

What are the side effects of a transdermal patch?

Answer 3

Skin irritation

Question 4

What is the side effects of nasal spray?

Answer 4

May cause nasal lining irritation

Question 5

Can people under 18 use nicotine replacement therapy?

Answer 5

Yes

People from age of 12 can use it for up to 12 months

Question 6

Can pregnancy women use NRT?

Answer 6

Yes
Short acting product should be first choice
Should be avoided 1 hour before breast feeding

Question 7

Can more than one NRT be used at the same time?

Answer 7

Yes

A patch plus a short acting product can manage when cravings are more intense

Question 8

Apart from NTR what 2 other pharmacological drugs can help?

Answer 8

Varenicline

Bupropion

Question 9

How long of course is
A) bupropion
B) varencicline

Answer 9

A). 7-9 week

B) 12 week