ABC of Smoking Cessation. Bupropion and Other Drugs in Non-nicotine Therapy
Authors:
Roddy E. Překlad Králíková E. *; V. Himmerová
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2004; : 863-865
Category:
Overview
Administration of bupropion is the most effective and safe non-nicotine therapy of tobacco dependence. It doublesthe success rate, similarly as nicotine replacement therapy. In heavy dependent smokers combination of bothmentioned therapies is recommended. From other antidepressant drugs, nortripyline is effective, and then clonidineand mecamylamine. But their effect is restricted.
Key words:
Smoking cessation, non-nicotine pharmacotherapy.
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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management Dental HygienistArticle was published in
Journal of Czech Physicians
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