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nicotine gum

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nicotine,
n a poisonous alkaloid found in tobacco and responsible for many of the effects of tobacco. It is first a stimulant (small doses) and then a depressant (larger doses). It is highly addictive.
nicotine gum,
n brand name: Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex); an over-the-counter chewable product containing the chemical nicotine. It is used for tobacco cessation.
nicotine inhaler,
n a prescription inhalation device consisting of a mouthpiece into which a cartridge is inserted to deliver nicotine in gradually diminishing doses over time. It is used for tobacco cessation.
nicotine lozenge,
n an over-the-counter dissoluble tablet that releases nicotine. It is used for tobacco cessation.
nicotine nasal spray,
n a prescription nicotine-containing liquid that the user self-administers through the nose. It is used for tobacco cessation.
nicotine patch (nicotine transdermal system),
n brand names: Habitrol, Nicoderm, Nicotrol, ProStep; an over-the-counter press-on patch that releases nicotine slowly into the body through the skin. It is used for tobacco cessation.
nicotine replacement therapy,
n a tobacco cessation method intended to reduce nicotine cravings and ease the symptoms of withdrawal by substituting another source of nicotine, such as a specially formulated lozenge, gum, nasal spray, inhalant, or skin patch for tobacco products.

nicotine gum
Nicotine polacrilex A masticant that slowly releases nicotine, ameliorating the effects of tobacco withdrawal and the intensity of relapse factors–eg, weight gain


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