₨ 2,220.00
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Chantix tablet 0.5 mg/1 mg 25’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Varenicline
- Manufactured by : Pfizer
- Drug Strength : 0.5 mg/1 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 25s
- Product SKU : pg_4243_5978
Chantix tablet contains Varenicline | belongs to Selective nicotine receptor partial agonist
Alternate brands of Chantix tablet 0.5 mg/1 mg 25’s
Brand Name | Price | Savings |
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Chantix tablet 1 mg 28’s | ₨ 2,800.00 | You will pay -580 more |
How it works
Chantix tablet 0.5 mg/1 mg 25’s binds to certain specific receptors in the body and reduces the urge to smoke. It also relieves the withdrawal symptoms after smoking has been stopped.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Chantix tablet 0.5 mg/1 mg 25’s
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Toothache
- Presence of blood in stool severe
- Belching and Heartburn
- Dizziness
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Mouth ulcers severe
- Change in taste
- Headache
- Difficulty in breathing severe
- Anxiety and confusion
- Mood swings
- Abnormal dreams
- Unusual tiredness or weakness severe
- Itching and skin rash
- Sore throat
- Runny Nose
- Change in sexual urge
Uses of Chantix tablet 0.5 mg/1 mg 25’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Smoking cessation
This medicine is used as a smoking cessation aid. It reduces the urge to smoke and relieves the withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is subject to vary based on factors such as age, the number of cigarettes smoked, etc.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine since it may decrease your tolerance towards alcohol and increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and this medicine are used together.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Chantix tablet 0.5 mg/1 mg 25’s or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
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Psychiatric events
Use of this medicine may cause mood changes, anxiety, paranoia, delusions, etc. in some patients. Hence it should be administered with caution in patients with a pre-existing psychiatric disorder. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate patient counseling, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases.
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Seizures
Use of this medicine may cause seizures in some patients. Hence, it should be used with extreme caution and appropriate monitoring in patients with a pre-existing seizure disorder. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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Heart diseases
Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of heart diseases. Hence, it should be used with caution and monitoring in patients with pre-existing disease of the heart or the blood vessels. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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Sleepwalking
Use of this medicine has been associated with incidences of sleepwalking in some rare cases. Hence, caution is advised in patients with a pre-existing condition of somnambulism (sleepwalking). Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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Nausea
Use of this medicine may cause mild to moderate nausea which does not require treatment. However, you may contact a doctor and seek medical help if nausea is persistent for months.
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Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause mood swings and confusion in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
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Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Nicotine moderate
- Dolutegravir moderate
- Cimetidine
- Ranolazine moderate
- Vandetanib moderate
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severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of depression, suicidal ideation, agitation, etc. Patients should be closely monitored for any change in mood or behavior. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from any condition of the heart or the blood vessels due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring while taking this medicine. An alternative treatment option may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while taking this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent clinical monitoring while taking this medicine. An alternative treatment option may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
General Instructions
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting the doctor. Avoid smoking while this medicine is being taken.
Other details
- To be taken after food
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Varenicline [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/varenicline-2021-api [cited 7 october 2019]. 9 Jan 2019
- medicalstore.com.pk - CHANTIX- varenicline tartrate tablet, film coated CHANTIX [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f0ff4f27-5185-4881-a749-c6b7a0ca5696 [cited 7 october 2019]. May 29, 2019
what are the adverse effects of Chantix tablet 0.5 mg/1 mg 25’s?
Abnormal dreams, insomnia, headache, nausea, increased appetite, somnolence, dizziness, dyspepsia, GI disturbances, fatigue.
What happens if I miss a dose of Chantix tablet 0.5 mg/1 mg 25’s?
Adults: Start 1-2 wk before target stop date, initially 500 mcg once daily for 3 days, increased to 500 mcg twice daily for 4 days then 1 mg twice daily for 11 wk (reduce to 500 mcg twice daily if not tolerated); 12 wk course can be repeated in abstinent individuals to reduce risk of relapse. Children: Not recommended.
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