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Nicotine Transdermal System and Hyperthyroidism

Result of checking the interaction of drug Nicotine Transdermal System and disease Hyperthyroidism for safety when used together.

Check result:

Nicotine Transdermal System <> Hyperthyroidism

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Nicotine causes the release of catecholamines from the adrenal medulla, which can exacerbate the sympathetic nervous system manifestations of hyperthyroidism such as tachycardia, angina, and heart failure. Therapy with nicotine should be administered cautiously in patients with hyperthyroidism.

References:

"Product Information. Habitrol (nicotine)." Basel Pharmaceuticals, Summit, NJ.
"Product Information. Nicorette (nicotine)." SmithKline Beecham, Philadelphia, PA.

Nicotine Transdermal System

Generic Name: nicotine

Brand Name: Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Thrive, Commit, Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS

Synonyms: Nicotine Gum and Lozenges, Nicotine

What is Nicotine Transdermal System?