Pharmacological treatments for tobacco dependence
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Pharmacological treatments for tobacco dependence
There are currently three licensed therapies for smoking cessation: nicotine replacement (NR), bupropion and varenicline. NR can be indicated for: 1) aid in abrupt cessation; 2) gradual reduction in order to quit smoking; 3) temporary abstinence; and 4) smoking reduction maintenance. A meta-analysis has found that the relative risk of abstinence for any form of NR relative to control was 1.6. I...
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عنوان ژورنال: European Respiratory Review
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0905-9180,1600-0617
DOI: 10.1183/09059180.00011004