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Nicotinic Agonist·Addiction Medicine
Relief of acute nicotine cravings, replacement of the hand-to-mouth smoking ritual
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Max Dose
6 Cartridges/day
Onset
Minutes
Caution: Technique
SHALLOW PUFFS
Behavioral
MIMICS SMOKING
Avoid / Cautions
CONTRAINDICATED - Do not use nicotine inhalator in non-tobacco users, children under 12 years, or patients with hypersensitivity to nicotine or product components. Use medical review for pregnancy/lactation, unstable cardiovascular disease, diabetes, active GI disease, severe renal/hepatic impairment, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, phaeochromocytoma, or seizure history.
Overview
A plastic mouthpiece containing a nicotine cartridge. Satisfies the 'hand-to-mouth' behavioral addiction of smoking while delivering nicotine to the mouth (not the lungs).
Clinical Focus
It is NOT a vape or an asthma inhaler. The patient must take short, shallow 'cigar' puffs into the mouth. Deep lung inhalations will cause severe coughing and yield zero drug.
Bottom Line
Nicotine inhalator is an NRT mimicking the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking, but delivers less nicotine than cigarettes and requires frequent puffing throughout the day.
Brand Names
Nicorette Inhalator
Oral Routes
Plastic mouthpiece with replaceable 15 mg cartridges (delivers ~2-4 mg of absorbable nicotine).
Prescribing & PBS
Over The Counter (OTC).
Primary
Relief of acute nicotine cravings, replacement of the hand-to-mouth smoking ritual.
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