Nicotine Gum Contraindications | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a person for nicotine gum or other nicotine based smoking cessation aid?

Yes

Does the patient have, or is the patient?

• status post myocardial infarction?

Yes

• a serious cardiac dysrhythmia?

Yes

• moderate to severe systemic hypertension?

Yes

• vasospastic disease?

Yes

• active peptic ulcer disease?

Yes

• active, erosive esophagitis?

Yes

• pheochromocytoma?

Yes

• hyperthyroidism?

Yes

• pregnancy?

Yes

• lactation?

Yes

• active temporomandibular joint disease?

Yes

• oral or pharyngeal inflammation?

Yes

• insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?

Yes

• extensive dental work?

Yes

Evaluation

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Contraindications to Use of Nicotine Gum for Smoking Cessation

Purpose: To identify persons for whom nicotine-based smoking cessation aids should be used with caution or not at all.