In the past year, 129 people diagnosed with lung cancer. This tumor is more common in men and is the leading cause of death in Spain.Smokers, even occasional smokers, are 15 to 30 times more likely to contract the disease, here’s why The Ministry of Health begins a new battle to eradicate tobacco with “Recigarum”a new drug to quit smoking within 25 days.
This medicine can now be found in pharmacies. It’s the second drug to say goodbye to cigarettes that public health professionals have prescribed with promising results. ““Those who have tried and completed treatment even hate nicotine.”José Bermejo, a pharmacist from Palencia, explained that he recognized that in recent days many people had come forward interested in this new treatment. If it actually works, if there are contraindications, if you are advised to use it, or what happens if you end up relapsing, these are the most repeated questions behind the pharmacy counter these days.
Pharmacists can provide advice, but the reality is that in order to receive the subsidy, a visit to a GP is necessary. “With the formula, the cost dropped from more than 100 euros to 40 eurosif you are a pensioner, less,” he clarified.
This is a great solution for those who have been smoking for years and just can’t quit despite trying, not even with patches, gum or sprays. Unlike “Recigarum”, all these products provide the body with a direct contribution of nicotine. “This new treatment directly attacks nicotine receptorsBermejo explained. what does that mean? Well, this drug can reduce smoking dependence and minimize the dreaded anxiety, which is one of the scariest aspects for those who want to quit smoking.
Mercedes Sánchez recognized it when she walked down the street with a cigarette in her mouth. She said she had been smoking for more than 40 years, but nerves and anxiety always got in the way when it came to quitting a habit that was so harmful to her health. Josefa Arastegui, a dispensary customer and “occasional” smoker, thought the same thing.in your case He admits to having “tried everything” although he has never been able to stop. Behind her, another woman from Palencia, Ana Rodríguez, nodded as she spoke. “I encourage everyone to quit smoking. I lost my husband to tobacco and quitting is the best thing they can do for themselves and those around them,” she admits.
In this case, the main novelty of “Todacitan” (a drug that was previously paid for by the state health system and even sold out in pharmacies) is: “Recigarum” is presented in the form of a calendar blister to avoid forgetting and improve compliance.. Until the third day, you must take one pill every two hours, although the dose is gradually reduced to two pills per day.patient You should stop smoking on the fifth day after starting treatment. Do not continue to smoke while taking this medication as this may cause adverse effects on the patient’s body. Additionally, those who relapse once completed can try again after two or three months, although this new opportunity will no longer be subsidized by Social Security.
In fact, there is no secret, the most important thing to become a quitter is to truly believe. Valeria Sánchez, a psycho-oncologist at the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) in Palencia, believes this too. Create a support group to help you quit smoking. They confirmed that about 48% of participants managed to forget about tobacco, but the results varied widely depending on whether the person did so voluntarily or under pressure (e.g. from the family environment). “During 2023, three sets of competitions were held; Of the 20 people targeted, 10 successfully quit smoking, and 7 of them have still not tried tobacco.“.
Sanchez also recalled that people often associate tobacco with lung cancer but forget that It can cause or worsen many other conditions, such as throat cancer, high blood pressure, bronchitis, or stroke.. “Tobacco smoke contains 4,000 chemicals, 250 of which are harmful and 50 of which cause cancer, of which tar is the most harmful,” he explained.
These workshops are organized by the AECC and supervised by: A doctor who provides advice and assistance to registered persons. “This goes to show that it’s always a good option to see your family doctor and get help,” Sanchez said. One way to avoid health problems and start a new smoke-free life.