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Medicines to help quit smoking Doctors may prescribe some medications for people who want to quit smoking. To help the individual to reduce and overcome the withdrawal symptoms resulting from smoking cessation, including:

NRT Provide nicotine substitutes body nicotine without the other harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, are available these alternatives in the form of that, tablets sucking, and patches, etc. It should be noted that nicotine generally safe alternatives for all smokers who want to quit smoking; except for pregnant women and adolescents, and of course it is forbidden to use it for non-smokers, but before starting to use this type of treatment, consideration should be given to adopting the appropriate dose of nicotine replacement, which is usually available in different doses.

As we mentioned earlier, the alternatives to nicotine include many products, and the following is a detail of the most prominent of these drugs and how to use each of them:

Nicotine gum :

It is available in two different doses: 2 mg and 4 mg, and the principle of the action of frankincense is that the cells lining the mouth absorb the nicotine present in them when chewing according to the instructions. Where it is recommended to chew a piece of chewing gum slowly until it gives a stinging or stinging taste, after that it is placed between the cheek and the gums until the feeling of stinging disappears, and this process is repeated several times until the stinging taste disappears completely, which usually takes about 30 minutes from the start of chewing it, and it should be Note the necessity of not eating more than one piece of nicotine together at the same time, not chewing it quickly, and not exceeding the chewing period recommended above, as well as not consuming any drinks or foods 15 minutes before taking it and while chewing, especially the acidic ones, and the person desiring is advised.

To quit smoking by using gum for 12 consecutive weeks as follows:

The period from the first to the sixth week: Chew a piece of gum every 1-2 hours.

The period from the seventh to the ninth week: Chew a piece of gum every 2-4 hours.

The period from the tenth to the twelfth week: Chew a piece of gum every 4-8 hours.

As for how to choose the appropriate dose for a smoker, it depends on the daily smoking rate, and the following is an explanation:

2 mg dose: recommended for smokers who consume less than 20 cigarettes during the day, or people who light up the first cigarette after more than 30 minutes have passed since waking.

4mg dose: Recommended for smokers who consume 20 or more cigarettes per day, or people who light their first cigarette within the first 30 minutes of waking up.

Nicotine lozenge :

These tablets are similar in principle to their nicotine gum, but they do not need a lot of chewing and do not stick to the teeth like gum, and these tablets are available in two doses, the first 2 mg, and the second 4 mg, and the choice of the appropriate dose depends on the daily smoking rate just like gum Nicotine, and in this context, it is referred to the necessity not to chew, swallow or earring the nicotine sucking tablets, but rather it should be placed between the cheek and the gum and let it dissolve on its own and move it from time to time from side to side, as it usually takes about 20-30 minutes to dissolve completely, and it is recommended to use them for 12 consecutive weeks, usually and to gradually reduce the amount consumed.

Nicotine patches :

These are to produce a constant small amount of nicotine throughout the day. These patches are available in several doses The selection of the appropriate dose depends on body weight and the number of cigarettes consumed during the day, but it is often recommended that the smoker start using patches containing higher doses of nicotine,

which usually ranges from 15-22 mg during the first month of starting treatment, and then use the patches containing On the lower doses, which range from 5-14 mg for a month as well, it should be noted that these patches also differ in the length of their use, there is a type that is applied for 24 hours continuously according to the Food and Drug Administration, the treatment period with nicotine patches ranges from 3-5 month.

Varenicline :

These medications contribute to quitting quit smoking and are the principle of his work to bring about a similar effect of nicotine, through its association with receptors acetylcysteine ( in English: Acetylcysteine) nerve associated nicotine, It should be noted that it is not recommended to give varenicline for children under age 16 years; Since its effectiveness has not been proven for this age group, This medication is available in the form of oral tablets that are taken first once a day and then twice a day. One in the morning and another in the evening, with a glass of water and after eating, at an almost constant time every day, and it should be noted that varenicline is an effective treatment for quitting smoking, but it may take a few weeks for the individual to feel its effectiveness, and therefore patience and completion of the treatment should be done even if The individual felt a desire to smoke and smoked a cigarette after the time he specified to quit smoking, and the treatment period continues for 12 weeks. If the individual finds the treatment successful in helping him to quit smoking.

Bupropion :

It is included in the anti-depressant medication and is used to help to quit smoking as well. It should be noted that this drug requires time to reach steady blood concentrations, and therefore the doctor usually recommends starting to use it one week before the date of quitting smoking; So that the person continues to smoke, provided that he stops it during the second week of treatment with bupropion and often needs to continue taking it for a period of 7--12 weeks, and it is likely that the effect of bupropion in treating the cravings for smoking and other withdrawal symptoms of nicotine by increasing the levels of some substances Chemical in the brain, and it should be noted that the use of this drug requires the supervision and follow-up of the specialist doctor, It is noteworthy that the drug bupropion may cause a change in the taste in the mouth, including changing the taste of cigarettes, and this in itself may make a person feel uncomfortable when smoking and thus aversion.

Others are

Nortriptyline: (English: Nortriptyline), Clonidine: