Varenicline Glenmark
Varenicline Glenmark helps adults quit smoking by reducing cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and the pleasure of smoking.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
0.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline tartrate
Manufacturer
Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Typically, take one 1 mg tablet twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, from day 15 onwards.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take it with or without food.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose is one 1 mg tablet taken twice a day, totaling 2 mg daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nose and throat inflammation, unusual dreams, sleep problems, headache, nausea
- •Bronchitis, sinus infection
- •Weight gain, decreased appetite, increased appetite
- •Drowsiness, dizziness, taste disturbance
- •Shortness of breath, cough
- •Heartburn, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, stomach pain, toothache, indigestion, flatulence, dry mouth
- •Rash, itching
- •Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain
- •Chest pain, fatigue
RARE
- •Fungal infection, viral infection
- •Panic, difficulty thinking, restlessness, mood changes, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, changed sex drive
- •Seizures, tremor, sluggishness, reduced sense of touch
- •Conjunctivitis, eye pain
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Chest pain on exertion, fast heartbeat, palpitations, increased heart rate
- •Increased blood pressure, hot flashes
- •Inflammation of nose, sinuses or throat, blocked nose, throat, and lungs, hoarseness, hay fever, throat irritation, blocked sinuses, excessive mucus causing cough, runny nose
- •Bloody stools, stomach irritation, changes in bowel function, burping, mouth ulcers (canker sores), gum pain
- •Skin redness, acne, increased sweating, night sweats
- •Muscle twitching, chest wall pain
- •Abnormally frequent urination, night urination
- •Heavy menstrual bleeding
- •Uncomfortable chest sensation, flu-like illness, fever, feeling weak or generally unwell
- •High blood sugar
- •Heart attack
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Changes in thinking or behavior (such as aggression)
- •Excessive thirst
- •Feeling unwell or unhappy, slow thinking
- •Stroke
- •Increased muscle tension, speech difficulties, coordination problems, impaired taste, sleep rhythm disorder
- •Vision problems, yellowing of whites of eyes, dilated pupils, light sensitivity, nearsightedness, watery eyes
- •Irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm disorder
- •Sore throat, snoring
- •Bloody vomit, abnormal stools, coated tongue
- •Stiff joints, rib pain
- •Sugar in urine, increased urine volume and frequent urination
- •Vaginal discharge, changes in sexual ability
- •Feeling cold, cyst
- •Diabetes
- •Sleepwalking
- •Loss of touch with reality and inability to think clearly (psychosis)
- •Abnormal behavior
- •Severe skin reactions, including erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (serious skin conditions with blistering)
- •Severe allergic reactions, including angioedema (swelling of face, mouth, or throat)
- •Temporary loss of consciousness
Important Warnings
- This medicine may cause mood changes, depression, thoughts of self-harm, or changes in behavior. If you notice these, stop taking the medicine and talk to your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart or blood vessel problems, or if new symptoms appear during treatment. Seek urgent medical care if you have symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy before starting this medicine.
- Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, or difficulty breathing.
- Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop a rash, peeling skin, or blisters. These could be signs of serious skin conditions.