Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums
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Product introduction
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums is a medicine used to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking. It works by mimicking the effect of nicotine by binding to the nicotine receptors in the brain.
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums is used in smoking de-addiction.
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums is used in smoking de-addiction.
Uses of Tobaquit Chewing Gums
- Quitting smoking
Benefits of Tobaquit Chewing Gums
In Quitting smoking
Tobacco contains the substance nicotine which is extremely addictive. Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums is a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). It contains nicotine but not the other toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke such as tar and carbon monoxide. It may be used to help you quit smoking and reduce the unpleasant withdrawal effects and cravings that often occur when you stop smoking. This medicine has worked very well for many years to help people stop smoking and is even more effective if you have other support such as counseling. This treatment may take several weeks to work so you need to continue until you have been successful. Quitting smoking is extremely hard and requires you to change your behaviors but it has a huge range of health benefits and dramatically improves your quality of life.
Side effects of Tobaquit Chewing Gums
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tobaquit
- Nausea
- Hiccup
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Flatulence
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Pharyngolaryngeal pain
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Cough
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Tobaquit Chewing Gums
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums helps you to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking.
- In addition, counselling should be done to increase the chances of quitting smoking successfully.
- Quitting smoking can lower your chances of having lung disease, heart disease or getting certain types of cancer that are related to smoking.
- Do not smoke while using Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums as it can cause nicotine to build up to dangerous levels.
- Inform your doctor if you develop headache, nausea or other digestive problems that does not go away.
- Talk to your doctor if you are having trouble stopping Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums as it can be addictive.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nicotine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Nicotine
Patient concerns
FAQs
How many cigarettes is 4mg of Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums?
4mg Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums gum can be taken by people if they smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day. The Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums gum acts as a replacement therapy to cigarette smoking. This gum can be chewed upon whenever there is an increased urge to smoke. It also helps to prevent cravings to smoke in heavy smokers caused due to withdrawal of the high serum Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums levels which result from heavy smoking.
How does Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums affect the body?
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums gives the body a feeling which feels like a "kick". This occurs because Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums stimulates the adrenal glands resulting in an increase in levels of catecholamine hormones like adrenaline. The secretion of these hormones stimulates the body processes, makes breathing faster, and increases the heart rate and blood pressure. It also increases the level of sugar in the blood by decreasing insulin secretion and increasing the release of glucose from the liver. Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums also acts on the brain to release brain hormones which give a sensation of pleasure and motivation. It is because of these effects that people become addicted to Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums.
Is Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums in itself bad for you?
Excess of any medicine is considered harmful. Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums when used in normal doses has similar effects as caffeine. Direct application of Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums can cause irritation and burning sensation in the mouth and throat. It can also cause increased salivation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. High doses of Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums can lead to increased heart activity, tremors and breathing difficulty. Moreover, extremely high doses of Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums can lead to seizures and the person may collapse and or even end up in a coma. Therefore, consult your doctor before you start taking Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums and follow the instructions as advised.
Are there any specific conditions where I should be cautious before taking Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums?
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums should be used only when advised by the doctor. Patients with cardiac disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, and liver or kidney problems should be cautious before taking this medicine. Therefore, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any such problem before starting your treatment with Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums.
Is Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums a stimulant or depressant?
Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums has a dual action on our body which is opposite to each other. It acts both as a stimulant and as a depressant. While the normal doses of Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums acts as a stimulant, some evidence suggests that lower doses have a depressant effect.
Who can take Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums?
People who consume 20 cigarettes per day can take Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums. The Tobaquit 4mg Chewing Gums gum acts as a replacement therapy to cigarette smoking. This gum can be chewed upon whenever there is an increased urge to smoke. It also helps to prevent cravings to smoke in heavy smokers
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Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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