English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
Nicotine lozenge — A nicotine lozenge is a tablet (usually flavored) that contains a dose of nicotine which dissolves slowly in the mouth to release the nicotine. The nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth and enters the blood vessels. It is used as… … Wikipedia
Nicotine patch — A 21 mg dose Nicoderm CQ patch applied to the left arm A nicotine patch is a transdermal patch that releases nicotine into the body through the skin. It is used as an aid in nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), a process for smoking cessation. The … Wikipedia
Nicotine replacement therapy — A nicotine patch is applied to the left arm Nicotine replacement therapy (commonly abbreviated to NRT) is the remedial administration of nicotine to the body by means other than tobacco, usually as part of smoking cessation. Common forms of… … Wikipedia
Commit Lozenge — is a Nicotine Replacement Therapy produced by COPD International and manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. Like its sibling products, Nicorette and the Nicoderm patch, the active ingredient is nicotine polacrilex. The Commit Lozenge comes in two… … Wikipedia
Nicotinic agonist — A nicotinic agonist is a drug which enhances the action at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR). Examples include: nicotine (by definition the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is named for its affinity for nicotine) acetylcholine, the… … Wikipedia
Nicorette — is the brand name of a pharmaceutical preparation that contains nicotine for the treatment of tobacco dependence. Nicorette was the first medicinal preparation to facilitate smoking cessation. Nicorette chewing gum was developed by Ove Fernö at… … Wikipedia
Nicoderm — NicoDerm, also known as NicoDerm CQ (short for Committed Quit or Committed Quitter) is a branded over the counter palliative nicotine replacement therapy used to minimize the withdrawal effects involved in quitting smoking. Alternative brand… … Wikipedia
Actiq — by Cephalon, is a solid formulation of fentanyl citrate on a plastic stick that dissolves slowly in the mouth for absorption across the buccal mucosa. Generically Actiq is a form of oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC). In the UK, Fentanyl… … Wikipedia
Dextromethorphan — Not to be confused with Dexamethasone. Dextromethorphan Systematic (IUP … Wikipedia
Selegiline — Systematic (IUPAC) name (R … Wikipedia
