Nicotine nasal spray
NICOTROL NS
What it isNasal neuronal nicotinic-receptor agonist replacement for smoking cessation; still prescription-only.
Why this oneIt is the fastest-onset nicotine replacement, closest to a cigarette’s nicotine spike, which also gives it the highest dependence potential of the NRT products.
What limits itNasal burning, sneezing, and tearing are intense early; dependence can persist, and reactive airway disease may worsen.
FDA-approved for
- smoking cessation (1996)
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskLocal irritation; vivid dreams with the overnight patch
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Mechanism of action: Nicotine nasal spray ballicule
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