Varenicline Glenmark
Varenicline Glenmark helps adults quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline tartrate
Manufacturer
Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Start with one 0.5 mg tablet once daily for days 1-3. For days 4-7, take one 0.5 mg tablet twice daily (morning and evening). From day 8 until the end of the treatment period, take one 1 mg tablet twice daily (morning and evening).
Method
Take the tablets whole with water, with or without food. Do not swallow the desiccant in the bottle.
Important
The maximum dose is 1 mg twice daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Inflammation of nose and throat
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Sleep disorder
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Bronchitis
- •Sinus infection
- •Weight gain
- •Decreased appetite
- •Increased appetite
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Taste disturbance
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Heartburn
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhoea
- •Bloating
- •Abdominal pain
- •Toothache
- •Indigestion
- •Flatulence
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Chest pain
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Fungal infection
- •Viral infection
- •Panic attack
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Restlessness
- •Mood changes
- •Depression
- •Anxiety
- •Hallucinations
- •Changes in sexual desire
- •Seizures
- •Tremor
- •Feeling sluggish
- •Decreased sense of touch
- •Conjunctivitis
- •Eye pain
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Exertional chest pain
- •Fast heart rate
- •Palpitations
- •Increased heart rate
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Hot flashes
- •Nasal, sinus, and throat congestion
- •Hoarseness
- •Hay fever
- •Throat irritation
- •Excessive nasal discharge causing cough
- •Runny nose
- •Blood in stool
- •Stomach irritation
- •Changes in bowel habits
- •Belching
- •Mouth ulcers (canker sores)
- •Gum pain
- •Skin redness
- •Acne
- •Increased sweating
- •Night sweats
- •Muscle twitching
- •Chest wall pain
- •Abnormally frequent urination
- •Nighttime urination
- •Heavy menstrual bleeding
- •Chest discomfort
- •Flu-like illness
- •Fever
- •Feeling of weakness
- •General feeling of being unwell
- •High blood sugar
- •Heart attack
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Changes in thinking or behavior (e.g., aggression)
- •Excessive thirst
- •Feeling unwell or unhappy
- •Slowed thinking
- •Stroke
- •Increased muscle tension
- •Speech difficulties
- •Coordination difficulties
- •Decreased sense of taste
- •Sleep rhythm disturbance
- •Vision disturbances
- •Discoloration of whites of eyes
- •Pupil dilation
- •Light sensitivity
- •Nearsightedness
- •Watery eyes
- •Irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm disorders
- •Sore throat
- •Snoring
- •Bloody vomit
- •Abnormal stools
- •Coated tongue
- •Joint stiffness
- •Rib pain
- •Glucose in urine
- •Increased urine volume and frequent urination
- •Vaginal discharge
- •Changes in sexual function
- •Feeling cold
- •Cyst
- •Diabetes
- •Sleepwalking
- •Loss of contact with reality and inability to think clearly (psychosis)
- •Abnormal behavior
- •Severe skin reactions, including erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (serious blistering conditions)
- •Severe allergic reactions, including angioedema (swelling of face, mouth, or throat)
- •Transient loss of consciousness (fainting)
Important Warnings
- If you experience depression, suicidal thoughts, or changes in behavior, stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor right away.
- Seek urgent medical help if you have symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, such as chest pain or sudden weakness.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy before starting this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you experience severe allergic reactions like swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing.
- If you get a rash, peeling skin, or blisters, stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help.
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- This medicine may cause dizziness, sleepiness, or fainting. Do not drive or use machines until you know how it affects you.
- Alcohol may have a stronger effect when taking this medicine.
- Do not use if pregnant. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding.
- Not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.