Varenicline Viatris
Varenicline Viatris helps adults quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
0.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline tartrate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
You start with one 0.5 mg tablet once a day for 3 days, then one 0.5 mg tablet twice a day for the next 4 days. After that, you will take one 1 mg tablet twice a day, usually for 12 weeks.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water, with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 2 mg (one 1 mg tablet twice a day).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Trouble sleeping or unusual dreams
- •Inflammation of the nose and throat
RARE
- •Depression, anxiety, or mood changes
- •Thoughts of harming yourself or suicide
- •Seizures or tremors
- •Heart attack or stroke
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
- •Severe skin rashes with blistering or peeling (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Dizziness or feeling sleepy
- •Vision problems or eye pain
- •High blood pressure or fast heartbeat
- •Stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, or diarrhea
- •Muscle or joint pain
- •Dry mouth
- •Weight changes (gain or loss)
- •Flu-like symptoms or fever
- •Abnormal behavior or aggression
- •Loss of touch with reality (psychosis)
- •Temporary loss of consciousness
- •Changes in taste
- •Trouble breathing or cough
- •Ringing in the ears
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to varenicline or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- This medicine may cause mood changes, depression, thoughts of harming yourself, or suicidal behavior. If you notice any of these, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems or a history of stroke. Seek emergency help if you get symptoms of a heart attack or stroke while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy, as this medicine may cause new or worsened seizures.
- Stop taking the medicine and get medical help right away if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing.
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- Stop taking the medicine and get medical help right away if you get a severe skin rash with peeling skin or blisters, as these could be life-threatening.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.