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Identify 2 medications affected by nicotine.
What changes can it cause?
How would you address this with your clients?
Nicotine has affect on many drugs action.
The two most important drug which is affected by nicotine is
1)Beta blockers
2)Benzodiazepines
1)Beta blockers:Nicotine increases the blood pressure and heart rate there by reducing the effect of drug.Due to this the patient may require higher dose.
Ex:Propranalol(decreased anti hypertensive action on body due to the affect of nicotine)
2)Benzodiazepines: Nicotine in the body causes central nervous system stimulation and counteracts the seadtion and drowsiness induced by the Benzodiazepines.It will lead to need of higher dosage.
Ex:Diazepam (decreased drug action due to nicotine affect)
Addressing this issue includes: