User:Mr. Ibrahem/Nicotine replacement therapy
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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a medically-approved way to take nicotine by means other than tobacco.[2] It is used to help with quitting smoking or stopping chewing tobacco.[1][3] It increases the chance of quitting smoking by about 55%.[4] Often it is used along with other behavioral techniques.[1] NRT has also been used to treat ulcerative colitis.[1] Types of NRT include the adhesive patch, chewing gum, lozenges, nose spray, and inhaler.[1] The use of multiple types of NRT at a time may increase effectiveness.[5][6]
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Trade names | Nicoderm, Commit, Nicorette, Nicotrol, others[1] |
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MedlinePlus | a601084 |
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Common side effects depend on the formulation of nicotine.[1] Common side effects with the gum include nausea, hiccups, and irritation of the mouth.[1] Common side effects with the patch include skin irritation and a dry mouth while the inhaler commonly results in a cough, runny nose, or headaches.[1] Serious risks include nicotine poisoning and continued addiction.[1] They do not appear to increase the risk of heart attacks.[4] There are possible harms to the baby if used during pregnancy.[1][7] Nicotine replacement therapy works by reducing cravings caused by nicotine addiction.[1][8]
They were first approved for use in 1984, in the United States.[1] Nicotine replacement products are on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[9][10] They are available as generic medication.[1] In the United States a month of patches or gum is between US$100 and US$200 while the other forms are more expensive.[11]