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Champix 1Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Pfizer Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Varenicline
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Champix 1Mg Tablet

Champix 1Mg Tablet, a nicotinic receptor partial agonist is used for treating nicotine addiction. It works by weakly stimulating the nicotine receptors than nicotine does itself. Being a partial agonist, it decreases the cravings as well as the pleasurable effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products and hence helps a patient to quit smoking.

Champix 1Mg Tablet is available as capsular biconvex, white or blue film-coated tablets in two strengths i.e. 0.5 mg and 1 mg for oral administration. The preferable dosage of Champix 1Mg Tablet is 1 mg twice daily and the course of medication follows 1 week titration. From day1 to day 3, 0.5 mg once daily, should be taken. From day4 to day day 7, 0.5 mg twice daily and from day 8 to the last day of treatment, 1 mg twice daily. Champix 1Mg Tablet should be taken for at least 12 weeks. For those who have successfully completed the course of medication, an additional 12 weeks of treatment is advisable to help in long term abstinence.

Side effects of Champix 1Mg Tablet include neuropsychiatric symptoms and suicidality, somnambulism, angioedema and hypersensitivity reactions, serious skin reactions, interaction with alcohol, accidental injury, seizures, cardiovascular events behaviour changes, laboured breathing, anxiety or restlessness and others.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Champix 1Mg Tablet

    • Smoking Addiction

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Champix 1Mg Tablet ?

    • Nausea

    • Headache

    • Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

    • Abnormal Dreams

    • Nasopharyngitis

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Champix 1Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Champix 1mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Champix 1mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Varenicline, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Champix 1Mg Tablet is an acetylcholine receptor partial agonist that is alpha-4 beta-2 neuronal nicotinic type. High selectivity for receptor subclass is determined by Champix 1Mg Tablet. Champix 1Mg Tablet brings about inhibition to nicotines ability to combine competitively.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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