nicotine patch
Smoker's quitting aid
A nicotine patch is a medicated adhesive pad worn on the skin that delivers nicotine steadily into the bloodstream, used to help people quit smoking by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings: She's been on the patch for three weeks now.
The patch allows gradual weaning through decreasing dosage strengths.
Powerful urge to have
- dependenceState of needing another
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- cigarettesPaper-wrapped tobacco for smoking
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
withdrawal · dopamine · compulsion · habit · relapse · urge · psychological dependence · physical dependence
Material that bonds objects
- slow releaseDispensed incrementally over time
- steady-stateCondition of constant balance
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
dermal · percutaneous · dosage · pharmacokinetics · controlled release · skin irritation · rotation · contact dermatitis
Ceasing an activity
- smoke-freeProhibiting tobacco combustion
- tobacco-freeLacking cigarette products
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- cold turkeyImmediate complete cessation
relapse prevention · support groups · counseling · behavioral therapy · willpower · determination · commitment · motivation
Buyable without medical authorization
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- pharmacotherapyTreatment using pharmaceutical agents
- step-downVoluntarily leave office
- combination therapyUsing multiple treatments together
Proneness to agitation
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- restlessnessState of unease
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
difficulty concentrating · increased appetite · headache · fatigue · depression · symptom relief · management · discomfort
Cardiovascular system condition
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- circulationMovement through a system
- life expectancyAverage anticipated survival duration
- secondhand smokeAmbient cigarette exhalation others inhale
COPD · cardiovascular · oxygen levels · healing · disease prevention
craving
Powerful urge to have
- dependenceState of needing another
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- cigarettesPaper-wrapped tobacco for smoking
smoking · withdrawal · dopamine · compulsion · habit · relapse · urge · psychological dependence · physical dependence · tolerance
adhesive
Material that bonds objects
- slow releaseDispensed incrementally over time
- steady-stateCondition of constant balance
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
topical · dermal · percutaneous · dosage · pharmacokinetics · controlled release · skin irritation · rotation · contact dermatitis
quitting
Ceasing an activity
- smoke-freeProhibiting tobacco combustion
- tobacco-freeLacking cigarette products
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
cold turkey · relapse prevention · support groups · counseling · behavioral therapy · willpower · determination · commitment · motivation · lifestyle change
over-the-counter
Buyable without medical authorization
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- pharmacotherapyTreatment using pharmaceutical agents
- step-downVoluntarily leave office
combination therapy · bupropion · medication · healthcare provider · efficacy
irritability
Proneness to agitation
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- restlessnessState of unease
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
insomnia · difficulty concentrating · increased appetite · headache · fatigue · depression · symptom relief · management · discomfort · agitation
heart health
Cardiovascular system condition
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- circulationMovement through a system
- life expectancyAverage anticipated survival duration
secondhand smoke · COPD · cardiovascular · oxygen levels · healing · disease prevention
- skin patches
- addiction treatmentsmethadone, naltrexone, buprenorphine, naloxone, Narcan
- nicotinic compounds
- quitting smokingcold turkey, bupropion, Wellbutrin, Nicorette, tapering
- Transdermal Absorptionskin barrier, permeation, permeability, percutaneous, absorption rate
- recoveryrecovery, sobriety, rehab, recover, recovery room
nicotine patchcigarette
Paper-wrapped tobacco cylinder
smoking · cigarette smoking · tobacco · cigar · chain smoking
nicotine patchaddiction
Compulsive substance reliance
nicotine dependence · smoking habit · tobacco use · chain smoking · tobacco industry