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| Introduction |
| Use criteria |
| Prescription products |
| Bupropion SR | |
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Bupropion SR is an antidepressant, and is the first non-nicotine medication shown to be effective for smoking cessation and approved by the FDA for that use. Its contraindications are: patients with a seizure disorder; current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa; use of another medication containing bupropion; or use of a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor within the previous 14 days. It can be used in combination with nicotine replacement therapies, though it is available exclusively by prescription. For details about dosage and prescribing instructions, click here. (pdf) |
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| Nicotine patches | |
| The patch is available both as an over-the-counter medication and by prescription. For more details about dosage and prescribing instructions, click here. (pdf) The patch can also be combined with nicotine gum or nasal spray to enhance effectiveness. | |
| Nicotine inhaler | |
| This product is available by prescription only. For details about dosage, prescribing instructions, and more, click here. (pdf) | |
| Nicotine nasal spray | |
| This product is available by prescription only. For more information about dosage and prescribing instructions, click here. (pdf) The patch can also be combined with nicotine nasal spray to enhance effectiveness. | |
