VARENICLINE

Overview

VARENICLINE is a Schedule H drug.
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: Smoking

Frequently 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?

VARENICLINE is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • 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 Concentrating

Serious 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 Behavior

Rare Side-Effects

VARENICLINE : Depression, Mood Swings, Agitation, Frightening Thoughts

Disease Interactions

VARENICLINE can interfere with: Psychosis, Alcoholism, Myocardial Infarction, Acute Renal Failure, Seizure

Technical Classification

VARENICLINE is categorized as: SMOKING CESSATION AGENTS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with VARENICLINE as Ingredient

CHAMPIX 0.5MG TABVARENICLINE 0.5 MG
CHAMPIX 1MG TABVARENICLINE 1 MG
CHAMPIX STARTERVARENICLINE 0.5 MG
CHAMPIX TABVARENICLINE 0.5 MG