Varenikliini axunio
Varenicline axunio is a medicine for adults that helps you quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline citrate
Manufacturer
axunio Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Start with one 0.5 mg white tablet once a day for the first 3 days. Then take one 0.5 mg white tablet twice a day for the next 4 days. From the second week onwards, take one 1 mg light blue tablet twice a day. The treatment usually lasts 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 taken twice a day).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Sleep problems
- •Unusual dreams
- •Inflammation of nose and throat
- •Bronchitis (chest cold)
- •Sinus infection
- •Weight gain
- •Decreased appetite
- •Increased appetite
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Changed taste
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Heartburn
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Bloating
- •Stomach pain
- •Toothache
- •Upset stomach
- •Gas
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Chest pain
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Fungal infection
- •Viral infection
- •Panic feeling
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Restlessness
- •Mood swings
- •Depression
- •Anxiety
- •Hallucinations
- •Altered sex drive
- •Seizures
- •Tremors
- •Feeling of slowness
- •Decreased sense of touch
- •Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- •Eye pain
- •Ringing in ears
- •Chest pain when active
- •Fast heart rate
- •Palpitations (pounding heart)
- •Increased heart rate
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Hot flashes
- •Inflammation of nose, sinuses, or throat
- •Blocked nose, throat, and chest
- •Hoarseness
- •Hay fever
- •Throat irritation
- •Blocked sinuses
- •Excessive mucus from nose causing cough
- •Runny nose
- •Blood in stool
- •Stomach irritation
- •Altered bowel habits
- •Burping
- •Mouth ulcers (canker sores)
- •Gum pain
- •Skin redness
- •Acne
- •Increased sweating
- •Night sweats
- •Muscle spasms
- •Chest wall pain
- •Unusually frequent urination
- •Night urination
- •Heavy periods
- •Chest discomfort
- •Flu-like illness
- •Fever
- •Feeling of weakness
- •General feeling of illness
- •High blood sugar
- •Heart attack
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Changes in thinking or behavior (like aggression)
- •Excessive thirst
- •Feeling unwell or unhappy
- •Slow thinking
- •Stroke
- •Increased muscle tension
- •Difficulty speaking
- •Coordination problems
- •Decreased sense of taste
- •Altered sleep pattern
- •Vision problems
- •Eye discoloration
- •Dilated pupils
- •Sensitivity to light
- •Nearsightedness
- •Watery eyes
- •Irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm disorder
- •Throat pain
- •Snoring
- •Bloody vomiting
- •Abnormal stools
- •Coated tongue
- •Joint stiffness
- •Rib pain
- •Sugar in urine
- •Increased urine volume and frequent urination
- •Vaginal discharge
- •Altered sexual function
- •Feeling cold
- •Cysts
- •Diabetes
- •Sleepwalking
- •Losing touch with reality (psychosis)
- •Abnormal behavior
- •Severe skin rashes (blisters and peeling skin)
- •Severe allergic reactions (swelling of face, mouth or throat)
- •Temporary loss of consciousness
Important Warnings
- If you feel depressed, have thoughts of harming yourself, or notice changes in your behavior, stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away.
- Stop taking the medicine and get urgent medical help if you have severe swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing.
- If you get a severe rash, blisters, or peeling skin, stop taking the medicine and get medical help right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart or blood vessel problems. Seek urgent medical help if you have symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had seizures or epilepsy.
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- This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Alcohol's effects might be stronger when taking this medicine.
- Do not use if pregnant. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- If you have kidney problems, talk to your doctor, as your dose may need to be adjusted.