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Nicotine Patch
Half-life
~2 hours nicotine
What is Nicotine Patch?
Transdermal nicotine replacement providing steady nicotinic receptor stimulation.
How Nicotine Patch works
Agonizes nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing withdrawal while maintaining stable plasma nicotine.
Nicotine Patch half-life
~2 hours nicotine; patch delivery sustained 16-24 hours
Nicotine Patch side effects
- Skin irritation
- Sleep disturbance/vivid dreams
- Dependence persistence
