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Smoking Cessation Agents Flashcards

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What are the 2 categories in pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation agents?

A

Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Prescription Medications

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What are commonly used nicotine replacement therapies?

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Nicotine patches (NicoDerm)
Nicotine gum (Nicorette Gum)
Nicotine lozenge (Nicorette Lozenge)

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T/F: Combination therapy with multiple types of NRT products may be more effective than single-agent therapy.

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True

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What the commonly used Prescription Medications for smoking cessation?

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Varenicline (Chantix)
Bupropion SR (Zyban)

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What is the mechanism of action in the prescription medication in Varenicline?

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Blocks nicotine receptors in the brain reducing the pleasurable sensation associated with smoking.

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What is the mechanism of action in the prescription medication in Varenicline?

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Helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms by increasing levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

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What smoking cessation agent is also classified as an antidepressant?

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Bupropion SR (Zyban)

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