Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for CHAMPIX STARTER and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for CHAMPIX STARTER
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Overview
CHAMPIX STARTER is a Schedule H drug.CHAMPIX STARTER is composed of: VARENICLINE (0.5 MG)
Varenicline is a smoking cessation medicine. It is used together with behavior modification and counseling support to help you stop smoking.It works by mimicking the effect of nicotine by binding to the nicotine receptors in the brain. This reduces the urge to smoke, relieves withdrawal symptoms, and helps you quit smoking.
Usage
VARENICLINE is generally used to treat: SmokingFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
How Do I Take It?
CHAMPIX STARTER is generally taken After Food.Precautions for CHAMPIX STARTER and its Constituents
- Do not drink large amounts alcohol.
- You should not use varenicline if you used it in the past.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Take varenicline after eating. Take the medicine with a full glass of water.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Do not use other medicines to quit smoking, unless your doctor tells you to.
- Using varenicline while wearing a nicotine patch can cause unpleasant side effects.
- This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. You may also have mood or behavior changes when you quit smoking. Until you know how varenicline and the smoking cessation process are going to affect you, be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be cautious and alert.Stop taking Varenicline and inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood and behavior changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases, fits, or other mental disorders.
Common Side-Effects
VARENICLINE : Insomnia, Skin Rash, Night Terrors, Indigestion, Heartburn, Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Frightening Dreams, Difficulty Sleeping, Chest Discomfort, Hyperventilating (rapid/deep Breathing), Labored Breathing, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Dry Mouth, Body Discomfort, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Belching, Body Pain, Chills, Cough, Dizziness, Decreased Appetite, Fever, Loss Of Appetite, Loss Of Voice, Drowsiness, Difficulty ConcentratingSerious Side-Effects
VARENICLINE : Heart Attack, Seizure, Vision Problems, Abdomen Painful Bowel Movements, Increased Passing Gas, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Body Excessive Sweating, Confusion, Eyes Change In Vision, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Difficulty Talking, Unusual BehaviorRare Side-Effects
VARENICLINE : Depression, Mood Swings, Agitation, Frightening ThoughtsDisease Interactions
VARENICLINE can interfere with: Psychosis, Alcoholism, Myocardial Infarction, Acute Renal Failure, SeizureTechnical Classification
VARENICLINE is categorized as: SMOKING CESSATION AGENTS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for CHAMPIX STARTER
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| CHAMPIX 0.5MG TAB | INR 1516 for 25 TABLETS | VARENICLINE 0.5 MG |
| CHAMPIX STARTER | INR 1550 for 1 PACK | VARENICLINE 0.5 MG |
| CHAMPIX TAB | INR 1516 for 25 TABLETS | VARENICLINE 0.5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CHAMPIX 1MG TAB | INR 1700 for 28 TABLETS | VARENICLINE 1 MG |
| VARENICLINE | VARENICLINE |