Nicotrol Inhaler

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Overview:

Nicotrol Inhaler
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Nicotine, the primary alkaloid in tobacco products binds stereo-selectively to nicotinic-cholinergic receptors on autonomic ganglia, the adrenal medulla, neuromuscular junctions and in the brain. Nicotine exerts two effects, a stimulant effect exerted at the locus ceruleus and a reward effect in the limbic system. Itranvenous administration of nicotine causes release of acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonine, vasopressin, beta-endorphin and ACTH. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance. Nicotine also induces peripheral vasoconstriction, tachycardia and elevated blood pressure. Nicotine inhalers and patches are used to treat smoking withdrawl syndrome. Nicotine is classified as a stimulant of autonomic ganglia. For the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms and as an aid to smoking cessation

Mechanism Of Action:
Nicotine binds to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. Stimulation of nicotinic receptors leads to a variety of cholinergic and adrenergic effects; tachycardia or bradycardia mediated by either stimulation or interference with sympathetic or parasympathetic pathways, stimulation of receptors in the carotic and aortic bodies, release of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla, and stimulation of the chemoreceptor-trigger zone.

News Articles on Nicotine

Nicotrol inhaler.  -  Dec 1, 2005
A quit-smoking aid, the Nicotrol Inhaler provides a substitute source of nicotine when you first give up cigarettes. A sudden decline in nicotine levels can ... Free with registration - PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs - AccessMyLibrary.com

Nicotine dependence  -  Nov 26, 2008
Nicotine inhaler (Nicotrol Inhaler). This device is shaped something like a cigarette holder. You puff on it, and it delivers nicotine vapor in your mouth. ... CNN

Article: CRAVING MAD; EXCLUSIVE Gail quit cigs.. but now she's …  -  Feb 5, 2007
A federal advisory committee Friday recommended approval of the Nicotrol inhaler as the fourth ... See all results Or, try our Advanced Search ... Pay-Per-View - The Mirror - HighBeam Research

HOSPITALS BAN SMOKING; GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT; Putting …  -  Nov 16, 2006
...(Morelli also requested the Nicotrol inhaler, but said she has not used it much.) (The inhaler) tasted so bad, I thought, "I don't need it." ... Pay-Per-View - York Daily Record - ProQuest Archiver

DRUGS used for SMOKING CESSATION THERAPY  -  Nov 19, 2007
Smoking cessation includes drug replacement therapies. Dental hygienists must be familiar with the drugs and be able to teach patients how to properly ... RDH

JEANNE GOES TO CLASS  -  Feb 20, 2005
I bit the bullet, trotted over to the pharmacy and plunked down $156 for the Nicotrol Inhaler. I haven“t regretted doing it -- or had a cigarette -- since. ... $2.95 - Idaho Statesman - NewsBank

How I dealt with cigarette cravings  -  Dec 7, 2007
Then the nicotrol inhaler came out and I thought I was in heaven! I could simulate the smoking behavior I loved so much while also receiving the jolts of ... HealthCentral.com

Texas Case Law - SALLEY v. STATE, 14-07-00854-CR (Tex.App.- …  -  Aug 21, 2008
She testified that at the time of the incident, she had prescriptions for Paxil, Adavan, Tylenol 3, a Nicotrol inhaler, and Fioricet. ... Pay-Per-View - Texas Case Law - Loislaw

Don't believe the myth: Cessation isn't costlier than smoking. |...  -  Nov 15, 2006
..."Smokers are often surprised to learn that BadgerCare and Medicaid pay for stop-smoking medications, such as Zyban, Nicotrol inhaler and nasal spray, ... Pay-Per-View - La Crosse Tribune - HighBeam Research

More people trying to quit, experts say  -  Aug 28, 2005
Hartmann promised she'd order her a prescription for a Nicotrol inhaler. Not all visits go so well. Sometimes, people immediately order Hartmann out. ... $3.50 - Bucks County Courier Times - NewsBank

Don't believe the myth: Cessation isn't costlier than smoking. |...  -  Nov 20, 2006
..."Smokers are often surprised to learn that BadgerCare and Medicaid pay for stop-smoking medications, such as Zyban, Nicotrol inhaler and nasal spray, ... Pay-Per-View - La Crosse Tribune - HighBeam Research

Risk dismissed.(News)(Brief article) | Article from Chain Drug Review...  -  Sep 29, 2008
Chain Drug Review; August 30, 1999 ; 700+ words ... ... amp; Johnson's McNeil Consumer Healthcare division--which makes the Nicotrol Inhaler--in conjunction ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Don't believe the myth: Cessation isn't costlier than smoking. |...  -  Nov 21, 2006
..."Smokers are often surprised to learn that BadgerCare and Medicaid pay for stop-smoking medications, such as Zyban, Nicotrol inhaler and nasal spray, ... Pay-Per-View - La Crosse Tribune - HighBeam Research

Don't believe the myth: Cessation isn't costlier than smoking. |...  -  Nov 19, 2006
..."Smokers are often surprised to learn that BadgerCare and Medicaid pay for stop-smoking medications, such as Zyban, Nicotrol inhaler and nasal spray, ... Pay-Per-View - La Crosse Tribune - HighBeam Research

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Nicotrol Inhaler is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsBlack Leaf; Black Leaf 40; Campbell's Nico-Soap; Commit; Destruxol Orchid Spray; Emo-Nik; Flux Maag; Fumetobac; Habitrol; L-Nicotine; Mach-Nic; Niagara P.A. Dust; Nic-Sal; Nico-Dust; Nico-Fume; Nicocide; Nicoderm; Nicoderm Cq; Nicorette; Nicorette Plus; Nicotin; Nicotina; Nicotine; Nicotine Alkaloid; Nicotine Polacrilex; Nicotrol; Nicotrol Inhaler; Nicotrol Ns; Nikotin; Nikotyna; Ortho N-4 Dust; Ortho N-5 Dust; Prostep; Tendust; Tetrahydronicotyrine, Dl-; Xl All Insecticide

Drug Category:
Nicotrol Inhaler is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-craving Agents; Central Nervous System Agents; Autonomic drugs; Nicotinic Agonists; ATC:N07BA01

Dosage Forms:
Gum, Inhaler, Patches

Absorption:
Absorption of nicotine through the buccal mucosa is relatively slow and the high and rapid rise followed by the decline in nicotine arterial plasma concentrations seen with cigarette smoking are not achieved with the inhaler. About 10% of absorbed nicotine is excreted unchanged in urine.

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine





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