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Nicotinic Agonist·Addiction Medicine
Relief of acute nicotine cravings, replacement of the hand-to-mouth smoking ritual
Max Dose
6 Cartridges/day
Onset
Minutes
Technique
SHALLOW PUFFS
Behavioral
MIMICS SMOKING
Overview
A plastic mouthpiece containing a nicotine cartridge. Satisfies the 'hand-to-mouth' behavioral addiction of smoking while delivering nicotine to the mouth (not the lungs).
Maximum Dose
Max 6 cartridges/day (Each cartridge lasts for about 20-40 minutes of intense puffing).
Clinical Focus
It is NOT a vape or an asthma inhaler. The patient must take short, shallow 'cigar' puffs into the mouth. Deep lung inhalations will cause severe coughing and yield zero drug.
Bottom Line
Nicotine inhalator is an NRT mimicking the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking, but delivers less nicotine than cigarettes and requires frequent puffing throughout the day.
Brand Names
Nicorette Inhalator
Oral Routes
Plastic mouthpiece with replaceable 15 mg cartridges (delivers ~2-4 mg of absorbable nicotine).
Prescribing & PBS
Over The Counter (OTC).
Primary
Relief of acute nicotine cravings, replacement of the hand-to-mouth smoking ritual.