[Nicotine replacement therapy--method for smoking cessation]

Przegl Lek. 2004;61(10):1194-6.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) play a major role in pharmacotherapy of nicotine dependence. Currently various nicotine formulations are sold as over-the-counter (OTC) products in several European countries. The effectiveness and safety of nicotine formulation was proved in many countries in population studies. The most often used NRT products are nicotine chewing gum and Nicotine transdermal patch.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Administration, Intranasal
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Humans
  • Nicotine / administration & dosage
  • Nicotine / therapeutic use*
  • Nonprescription Drugs
  • Smoking Cessation / methods*
  • Smoking Prevention*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Nonprescription Drugs
  • Nicotine