Pharmacotherapy guidelines for smoking cessation in primary healthcare clinics
Cheol Min Lee,
Yu Jin Paek,
Yoo Bin Seo
et al.
Abstract:Background: Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death, with smoking cessation representing the most effective strategy to reduce the risk of smoking-related diseases. Pharmacotherapeutic interventions for smoking cessation such as nicotine replacement therapy, bupropion, and varenicline aim to manage the symptoms of nicotine cravings and withdrawal. Evidence-based practice guidelines for pharmacotherapy in smoking cessation have been recently developed in Korea.Current Concepts: Among the gen… Show more
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