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Nicotine: Side effects, Precautions, Proprietary preparations
An alkaloid that occurs in tobacco and is absorbed into the body when tobacco is chewed or smoked, causing an increase in blood pressure and heart rate and stimulating the brain and central nervous system. The effects of nicotine are responsible for the psychological dependence of regular smokers on cigarettes; heavy smokers can experience withdrawal symptoms if they stop smoking abruptly. Read the rest of this entry »