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An update on nicotine replacement therapy
Tobacco use is the single greatest preventable cause of death in the world. Most tobacco users want to quit but find it difficult to stop due to the addictiveness of nicotine. Interventions for tobacco cessation are important in enabling tobacco users to
K A Kamala, S Sankethguddad, S G Sujith
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Use of nicotine replacement therapy to reduce children’s exposure to second-hand smoke in the home: a qualitative pilot study involving local community pharmacies [PDF]
Background In Scotland, and in several other countries, most second-hand smoke exposure now occurs in low-income households, where housing constraints and sole parenting often make it harder to create a smoke-free home.
Rebecca Howell +6 more
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Electronic cigarettes: health impact, nicotine replacement therapy, regulations [PDF]
While the adverse effects of conventional cigarettes on human health have been thoroughly examined, in the last 15 years we have witnessed the birth of electronic cigarettes. There are many types of these devices available on the market.
Zygmunt Zdrojewicz +3 more
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Nicotine replacement therapies: patient safety and persistence
Stuart G Ferguson1,2, Saul Shiffman3,4, Joseph G Gitchell51School of Pharmacy, 2Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia; 3Pinney Associates, 4University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; 5Pinney Associates ...
Ferguson SG, Shiffman S, Gitchell JG
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Subsidised nicotine replacement therapy [PDF]
Miller et al present results from a workplace based smoking cessation study where 39% of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) vouchers were redeemed for NRT patches for half the recommended retail price (RRP $US170, subsidised to US$85).1 However, the authors conclude that cost may not be a barrier to accessing NRT.
M, Grigg, H, Glasgow
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Nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy [PDF]
Is probably safer than smoking Smoking harms unborn children. It increases the risk of growth restriction, preterm birth, miscarriage, and perinatal death,1 2 but despite this over a quarter of pregnant women in the United Kingdom smoke.3 Pregnancy motivates a minority to stop for at least part of the pregnancy, but most start again after giving ...
Tim, Coleman +2 more
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Background: Cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of early death. Varenicline [Champix (UK), Pfizer Europe MA EEIG, Brussels, Belgium; or Chantix (USA), Pfizer Inc., Mission, KS, USA], bupropion (Zyban; GlaxoSmithKline, Brentford, UK) and ...
Kyla H Thomas +8 more
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Background: Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and habit cessation counseling are considered the mainstay treatment for high nicotine dependence smokers. However, adherence to NRT is very poor.
T Sivasankari +6 more
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Introduction: Smoking tobacco is a significant global health issue, contributing to various diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and respiratory disorders.
Kacper Więcław +9 more
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Systematic review and meta-analysis investigating nicotine, cotinine and carbon monoxide exposures in people who both smoke and use nicotine replacement therapy [PDF]
AimsTo determine effects of concurrent smoking and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) use on reported heaviness of smoking, nicotine (cotinine) body fluid and exhaled air carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations.MethodsSystematic review and meta-analysis of ...
Claire, Ravinder +12 more
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