Quitting
Smoking Using The Nasal Spray
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
approved the nicotine nasal spray in March 1996, for sale by prescription only.
Some facts about nicotine nasal spray:
The nicotine is inhaled into the person's
nose from a pump bottle, and absorbed through the nasal lining into the bloodstream.
Nasal and sinus irritation is the most
common side effect of using the nicotine nasal spray. Most people can tolerate the
irritation, but the nicotine nasal spray is not recommended for people with nasal or sinus
conditions, allergies or asthma.
Generally, you should not use the nasal
spray for longer than six months.
There are approximately 100 doses per
bottle. You can use the spray up to five times an hour and up to 40 times a day.
Use:
Nicotine Nasal Spray or Nicotrol NS is used to help smokers
quit smoking.
How It Works:
Nicotine Nasal Spray or Nicotrol NS provides nicotine via
the nose in order to maintain a smoker's nicotine blood levels. Smokers have a dependence
upon nicotine and quitting suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms. The dependence varies
depending upon the number of cigarettes smoked.
Nicotine Nasal Spray or Nicotrol NS is about as effective as nicotine patches in helping
smokers quit, however it is absorbed faster and more similarly to the nicotine in
cigarette smoke.
Side Effects:
Nasal irritation, nose bleeds, watery eyes, and ear
sensations are side effects that can occur with Nicotine Nasal Spray or Nicotrol NS.
Dependence on the Nicotine Nasal Spray or Nicotrol NS may be a problem and its rate is
estimated to be as high as one third to one half of smokers who use it to quit.
Cautions for People:
Smoking cessation with Nicotine Nasal Spray or Nicotrol NS
requires behavioral modification as well. People must realize that they may need life
style changes, support from family and friends, as well as will power to successfully quit
smoking.
Drug Interactions:
Nicotine Nasal Spray or Nicotrol NS may affect levels of
drugs like theophylline in the body, however because it is a nasal spray, these
interactions may not be common.
To learn more about Nicotine Inhaler please visit:
http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/nic1602.htm
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