Kamal Medicos Pharma
New DelhiUses of Nicotine
The primary use of Nicotine is to assist in quitting smoking. It belongs to the class of medications known as smoking cessation agents.
It can also be used to manage conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other cognitive disorders in older adults.
How Nicotine works
Nicotine is a stimulant found naturally in tobacco and belongs to the class of medications known as smoking cessation agents.
It binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors present in the brain, thereby imitating the actions of acetylcholine, a significant neurotransmitter. When Nicotine is used in nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products during smoking cessation, it lessens cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It accomplishes this by encouraging the release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters associated with feelings of pleasure and reward.