Author Question: If prescribing bupropion (Zyban) for tobacco cessation, the instructions to the patient include: ... (Read 26 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

If prescribing bupropion (Zyban) for tobacco cessation, the instructions to the patient include:

1. Bupropion (Zyban) is started 1 to 2 weeks before the quit date.
2. Nicotine replacement products should not be used with bupropion.
3. If they smoke when taking bupropion they may have increased anxiety and insomnia.
4. Because they are not using bupropion as an antidepressant, they do not need to worry about increased suicide ideation when starting therapy.

Question 2

When a patient is prescribed nicotine nasal spray for tobacco cessation, instructions include:

1. Inhale deeply with each dose to ensure deposition in the lungs.
2. The dose is one to two sprays in each nostril per hour, not to exceed 40 sprays per day.
3. If they have a sensation of head rush this indicates the medication is working well.
4. Nicotine spray may be used for up to 12 continuous months.