2024-04-10 16:54:28
Smoking is a chronic disease and requires a multi-component therapeutic intervention, including drug treatment, said Dr. Harutyun Simonyan, an oncologist at the “National Addiction Treatment Center” of the Ministry of Health of Armenia, in a conversation with the Aysor.am reporter.
Drugs prescribed for smoking cessation fall into two categories: first-line and second-line drugs.
“First-line drugs are effective, have a high level of safety and are approved by the European Medicines Agency (nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline and bupropion).
Second-line drugs have proven efficacy, but are less effective (Cytisine, clonidine, nortriptyline).
According to the doctor, there are four oral options for nicotine replacement therapy.
chewing gum
sublingual tablets,
orodispersible tablets
trachea like a pipe (mustache)
Each type of glass has its advantages and disadvantages. Treatment can be tailored to the needs of each patient.
The video about effective ways to fight against smoking is here.
Հեղինակ՝ Suzy Melkonyan camera operator: Hovik Grigoryan
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