Nicotine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Nicotine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Nicotine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Nicotine Pronunciation : nik oh teen' ICD Code : Y51.1 Therapeutic Classification : Cholinergic AgentsTrade Names/Brand Names of Nicotine
India :
Nicotex Chewable Gum (4mg) |
Nicocin Er |
Nialip |
Nicotinic Acid |
Neasyn Sr |
Nicotex Chewable Gum (4mg) |
Nicotex Chewable Gum (2mg) |
Nicotex Chewable Gum (2mg)
International :
Nicotrol, Nicotrol NS
Why is Nicotine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a stimulant and detoxifying agent, prescribed for smoking cessation.When should Nicotine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Nicotine?
Dose is based on patient�s condition.How should Nicotine be taken?
It comes as a gum or a lozenge to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Nicotine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history heart disease, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, overactive thyroid, sugar, lung, liver or kidney disease, stomach ulcer, any allergy, who are taking other medication, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.What are the side effects of Nicotine?
Most Common - Indigestion, nausea, diarrhea and hiccup.Heart - Chest discomfort, lung inflammation and high blood pressure.
Miscellaneous - Headache, influenza-like symptoms, pain, back-pain, allergy, tingling, flatulence and fever.
