Varenikliini axunio
Varenikliini axunio is a medicine that helps adults quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and it can also make smoking less enjoyable.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
0.5 mg + 1 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline citrate
Manufacturer
axunio Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For the first 3 days, take one 0.5 mg tablet once daily. For the next 4 days (Days 4-7), take one 0.5 mg tablet twice daily. From Day 8 onwards for 12 weeks, take one 1 mg tablet twice daily. Your doctor might adjust the dose or extend treatment.
Method
Take the tablets by mouth, swallow them whole with water. You can take them with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is two 1 mg tablets, totaling 2 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •nose and throat inflammation
- •unusual dreams
- •sleep problems
- •headache
- •nausea
- •bronchitis
- •sinus inflammation
- •weight gain
- •decreased appetite
- •increased appetite
- •drowsiness
- •dizziness
- •taste changes
- •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 attacks
- •difficulty thinking
- •restlessness
- •mood changes
- •depression
- •anxiety
- •hallucinations
- •changes in sex drive
- •seizures
- •tremors
- •feeling unwell
- •decreased sense of touch
- •conjunctivitis
- •eye pain
- •ringing in ears
- •angina
- •fast heart rate
- •palpitations
- •increased heart rate
- •high blood pressure
- •hot flashes
- •nasal, sinus and throat inflammation
- •blocked nose, throat and lungs
- •hoarseness
- •hay fever
- •throat irritation
- •blocked sinuses
- •excessive nasal mucus causing cough
- •runny nose
- •bloody stools
- •stomach irritation
- •changes in bowel habits
- •burping
- •mouth ulcers (canker sores)
- •gum pain
- •skin redness
- •acne
- •increased sweating
- •night sweats
- •muscle twitching
- •chest wall pain
- •unusually frequent urination
- •nighttime urination
- •heavy menstrual periods
- •unpleasant feeling in the chest area
- •flu-like illness
- •fever
- •feeling of weakness
- •feeling of being ill
- •high blood sugar
- •heart attack
- •suicidal thoughts
- •changes in thinking or behavior (such as aggression)
- •excessive thirst
- •feeling unwell or unhappy
- •slowed thinking
- •stroke
- •increased muscle tension
- •speech difficulties
- •coordination problems
- •impaired taste
- •sleep rhythm disturbances
- •vision problems
- •yellowing of the whites of the eyes
- •dilated pupils
- •light sensitivity
- •nearsightedness
- •watery eyes
- •irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm disorders
- •throat pain
- •snoring
- •bloody vomit
- •abnormal stools
- •coated tongue
- •joint stiffness
- •rib pain
- •sugar in urine
- •increased urine volume and urination frequency
- •vaginal discharge
- •changes in sexual ability
- •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)
- •severe allergic reactions (including angioedema)
- •temporary loss of consciousness
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to varenicline or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you experience agitation, depressed mood, behavior changes, or suicidal thoughts, stop taking Varenikliini axunio and contact your doctor immediately.
- Seek urgent medical attention if you experience symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.
- Stop taking Varenikliini axunio and tell your doctor immediately if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction like swelling of your face, lips, tongue, gums, throat, or body, or difficulty breathing, or wheezing.
- If you develop a rash, peeling skin, or blisters, stop taking Varenikliini axunio and seek immediate medical attention.
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- This medicine can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and temporary loss of consciousness. Do not drive or use machines until you know how it affects you.