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Glossary

TermDefinition
Angina

A condition marked by severe pain in the chest to an inadequate blood supply to the heart

Contraindication

A condition or circumstance in which a particular drug should not be used

Hepatic impairment

Loss of liver function

Hypersensitivity

An extreme allergic reaction or physical sensitivity to a particular substance

Hyperthyroidism

Overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting in a rapid heartbeat and an increased rate of metabolism

Myocardial infarction

A heart attack

Pharmacological

Relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs

Regimen

A prescribed course of medical treatment

Renal impairment

Loss of kidney function

Transient

Lasting only for a short time

Withdrawal symptoms

The physical reactions that accompany the process of ceasing to take an addictive drug.

Resources

Further Details on Nicorette Patches:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6435/smpc

Learning outcomes

By completing this resource you will be able to:

Describe the proper use of nicotine patches for smoking cessation, including its dosing regimen, side effects, cautions and contraindications.

This resource was developed by:

Content Developers: Jason (ACoRD TU) Loo, Renukha (ACoRD TU) Sellappans.

Developers:Nurhannah Mansor(ACoRD), Balqis Zulkifli(ACoRD),Enna(ACoRD)Ayub, Nurhanim(ACoRD)Hassan

Programmer: Nik Marisa Binti Nik Mohamad Hanif.

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