PRODUCT DETAILS

About Champix 1mg Tablet

VARENICLINE belongs to the class of 'smoking cessation aids,' primarily used to treat nicotine addiction. Nicotine is an addictive chemical found in the tobacco plant. It produces pleasing effects on the brain when a person smokes a cigarette. Though the effect is temporary, it leads to the compulsive craving for one more cigarette. This continuous process of wanting to smoke despite a strong will to quit smoking is known as nicotine addiction/nicotine dependence.

Uses of Champix 1mg Tablet

Nicotine addiction

Medicinal Benefits of Champix 1mg Tablet

VARENICLINE works as an aid in curing a nicotine addiction. It contains 'Varenicline,' which is a smoking cessation aid. It is a nicotinic agonist and blocks nicotine's effects by acting on the nicotinic receptors in the central nervous system. VARENICLINE reduces the craving and withdrawal symptoms that occur after quitting smoking and during the treatment. It also decreases the sense of satisfaction or enjoyment that occurs while smoking, thereby helping adults quit smoking. It is advised to provide the patients who are striving to quit smoking with proper emotional support and educational material while undergoing treatment with VARENICLINE.

Directions for Use

There are three ways to use the tablet form of VARENICLINE. You can choose any way of using VARENICLINE under the supervision of your doctor. Take a tablet of VARENICLINE with a glass of water and preferably with food. 1. Set a date to give up smoking and start VARENICLINE a week exactly before the set date. Make sure that you quit smoking on the date decided. Take VARENICLINE for a period of 12 weeks in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. 2. Start taking VARENICLINE and decide a date to quit smoking between 8-35 days after you start treatment. Take VARENICLINE for 12 weeks in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. 3. Start taking VARENICLINE and decrease the number of cigarettes you smoke every day gradually for a 12 week period until you completely stop smoking. Then take VARENICLINE for more than 12 weeks for a total of 24 week period in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. The above usage ways are for reference only. Please consult your doctor for the best advice on how to use VARENICLINE.

Side Effects of Champix 1mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Gas
• Constipation
• Trouble sleeping or insomnia
• Unusual dreams 
• Changes in taste 

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney diseases, mood disorders (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), heart diseases (coronary artery disease, stroke), fits, blood vessel disorders (peripheral vascular disease), alcoholism, and drug abuse before taking. Neuropsychiatric events like depression, delusions, hallucinations, aggression, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal attempts are reported in patients using VARENICLINE. If you experience any mood changes, please stop taking VARENICLINE and consult your doctor immediately. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or a lactating mother before starting VARENICLINE. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness and sleepiness while using VARENICLINE. Drinking alcohol can worsen your side effects like dizziness and drowsiness when you are treated with VARENICLINE; hence please avoid alcohol consumption. VARENICLINE is not recommended in patients younger than 18 years of age. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

VARENICLINE may interact with antidiabetics (insulin), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-ulcers (cimetidine), HIV/AIDS drugs (dolutegravir), chest pain medicines (ranolazine), anti-cancers (vandetanib), and respiratory drugs (theophylline).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 VARENICLINE is to be cautiously used in liver, kidney diseases, mood disorders (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), heart diseases (coronary artery disease, stroke), fits, blood vessel disorders (peripheral vascular disease), alcoholism, and drug abuse.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking VARENICLINE as it can worsen your side effects like dizziness and drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

VARENICLINE is a pregnancy category C drug. Animal studies of VARENICLINE during pregnancy showed harmful effects on developing baby. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting VARENICLINE.

BREAST FEEDING

There is limited data on how VARENICLINE affects breastfeeding. However, using VARENICLINE while breastfeeding may make the breastfed infant vomit or develop a seizure/fits. It is advised to decide on discontinuing VARENICLINE or discontinuing breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor for more information.

DRIVING

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness and drowsiness while using VARENICLINE.

LIVER

VARENICLINE should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing VARENICLINE.

KIDNEY

VARENICLINE should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing VARENICLINE.