Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - CAMH - Nicotine ...
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - CAMH - Nicotine ...
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Who should not use <strong>Nicotine</strong><br />
<strong>Replacement</strong> <strong>Therapy</strong> (<strong>NRT</strong>)?<br />
If you are currently taking the medication<br />
Champix® (also called Chantix® or varenicline)<br />
If you recently experienced any of the following<br />
please consult with your doctor before starting<br />
<strong>NRT</strong>:<br />
Stroke<br />
Heart Attack<br />
Worsening angina or arrhythmia<br />
Types of <strong>NRT</strong> on the market<br />
<strong>Nicotine</strong> Patch (24-hour)<br />
21, 14 & 7 mg doses<br />
<strong>Nicotine</strong> Patch (16-hour)<br />
15, 10 & 5 mg doses<br />
<strong>Nicotine</strong> Gum<br />
4 & 2 mg doses<br />
<strong>Nicotine</strong> Inhaler<br />
10 mg dose<br />
<strong>Nicotine</strong> Lozenge<br />
1 & 2 mg doses<br />
These are<br />
available<br />
over-thecounter<br />
You need a<br />
prescription<br />
for these<br />
<br />
Other<br />
smoking cessation aids:<br />
Zyban® (bupropion)<br />
Champix® (varenicline)<br />
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