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Drug Name: Chantix

Active Constituent: Varenicline

Synonyms: Chantrix, Varenicline, Varenicline tartarate, Wellbutrin, Zyban.

CHANTIX is a medication used to help people to quit smoking. CHANTIX stops the smoking by reducing the urge of smoking. CHANTIX is nicotine-free drug used to quit the smoking among the individuals who have failed to quit smoking from other methods. CHANTIX when used with motivational support techniques and counseling shows the result in less duration.

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Product Description

What is CHANTIX?

  • CHANTIX contains Varenicline that is a nicotine receptor partial agonist.
  • CHANTIX is a prescription medicine used in adults to quit the unhealthy habit of smoking.
  • CHANTIX works by inhibiting α3β4, α3β2, and α8 nicotine receptors that develops the urge of smoking.
  • CHANTIX reduces both the desire and the pleasurable effects of smoking that makes you addicted to smoking.

How CHANTIX is beneficial?

  • CHANTIX is used to get rid of the unhealthy habit of smoking.
  • CHANTIX reduces the urge of smoking among the chain smokers between 2 weeks after starting the treatment.
  • CHANTIX also reduces the symptoms like irritation, anxiety, and difficulty in concentration that develop if we don’t smoke.
  • CHANTIX when used in combination with behavior modification and counseling shows the benefits in the less duration. Smoking cessation is seen in less time.
  • FDA has approved the use of CHANTIX for the period of 12 weeks. You can continue the dosage of CHANTIX for next 12 weeks if smoking cessation is achieved.

What is the dosage of CHANTIX?

  • In adults, the prescription dosage of CHANTIX is 0.5 mg once in a day for first three days.
  • The dosage of CHANTIX is distributed in two doses of 0.5 mg twice in a day from the 4th to 7th day.
  • The dosage of CHANTIX is broken into two doses of 1 mg on the 8th day. Then this dosage of CHANTIX should be continued for the 2 weeks or more unless smoking cessation takes place.
  • Thus, CHANTIX dosage should is given in a stepwise manner to the patient, so that his body gets use to CHANTIX dosage.
  • CHANTIX should not be taken more than 5 mg in a single dosage. Between the 2 dosages of CHANTIX break of at least 8 hours is necessary.
  • To see the maximum benefits, CHANTIX should be taken in the morning.
  • The dosage of CHANTIX should be taken with full glass of water.
  • The dosage of CHANTIX can be taken after food or at an empty stomach.
  • Do not chew, break, or crush the CHANTIX tablets, swallow them as whole.
  • Take CHANTIX with the doctor’s advice.

If I overdose CHANTIX?

  • CHANTIX over dose shows the symptoms of hypotension, muscle rigidity, hallucinations, fever, conduction disturbances, arrhythmias, muscle rigidity, stupor, loss of consciousness, ECG changes, or sinus tachycardia.
  • CHANTIX specifically shows seizures as the most common side effect of over dose.
  • Coma and respiratory failure leading to the death are observed among the rare cases of multiple over doses (more than 600 mg/day) of CHANTIX.

If I miss a dose of CHANTIX?

  • CHANTIX dosage if stopped doesn’t show any severe side effects.
  • In case of scheduled dosage of CHANTIX, if you miss the dosage then please don’t take that dosage and continue the CHANTIX form the time of next dosage.
  • Please avoid taking the extra dosage of CHANTIX to match up with the missed dosage.
  • Stopping the dosage of generic CHANTIX suddenly when you are on the scheduled dosage of generic CHANTIX for a long time can show side effect like tiredness.
  • Although, you may notice that the delay in the smoking cessation if you miss the CHANTIX dosage regularly.

How much time CHANTIX takes to stop smoking?

  • Time Taken by CHANTIX to Stop Smoking is nearly 2 to 3 months.
  • CHANTIX may take 4 months to get absolutely away from the harmful habit of smoking.
  • CHANTIX starts showing the effects after the regular dosage for in the 2 weeks.
  • CHANTIX can show the benefits in more of less period depending upon the dosage of CHANTIX and intensity of smoking in the individual.
  • CHANTIX can stop the smoking within 2 months if the dosage of CHANTIX administered is more and the individual is smoking only 3 to 4 cigarettes in a day.
  • More than 4 months are required by CHANTIX sometimes to quit smoking, if the individual is a chain smoker (17 to 20 cigarettes in a day) and dosage administered is low (because the individual is suffering from some other disease).
  • Smoking cessation can be seen in less duration if CHANTIX is used with motivational support techniques.

Do need to avoid anything while consuming CHANTIX?

  • The chances of seizures were found to be increase if you take alcohol while on scheduled dosage of CHANTIX.
  • Intake of alcohol soon after the dosage of CHANTIX can lead to the increase in the drowsiness and dizziness. Please don’t drive the vehicle or any machinery soon after taking the dosage of CHANTIX.
  • Intake of alcohol also leads to the stomach upset if taken along with the dosage of CHANTIX.
  • Smoking cessation is delayed if you continue to take excess alcohol while on the CHANTIX dosage.
  • Please avoid the alcohol intake for some time if you want to see the benefits of the CHANTIX dosage.

Safety & Precautions
Precautions while taking CHANTIX:

  • Note: Breast-feeding women should avoid CHANTIX, because CHANTIX passes through breast milk from mother to child and affects a nursing infant. Sometimes side effects can be severe so nursing mothers should note take CHANTIX. Women who are pregnant must avoid the intake of CHANTIX, because the unborn baby can be harmed by the dosage of CHANTIX. Please take the doctor’s advice regarding the intake of CHANTIX, if you get pregnant.
  • Individuals suffering from the seizures or having the history of seizures should avoid CHANTIX, because seizures are triggered by CHANTIX dosage.
  • People having the history of diabetes, heart disorders (specifically related to the unusual heartbeat), liver disorders, kidney disorders, or central nervous system tumors should consult the doctor regarding the dosage of CHANTIX.
  • Intake of CHANTIX should be avoided by children and adolescents below the age of 18 because the effect of CHANTIX is children and adolescents below 18 years of not yet established.
  • Soon after taking the dosage of CHANTIX don’t drive or operate dangerous machinery because it causes drowsiness and dizziness.
  • Elderly patients can take CHANTIX but strictly according to the instructions mentioned by the doctor.
  • People having the family history of mental disorders or suicides should consult the doctor before starting the dosage of CHANTIX.
  • Please consult the doctor regarding the dosage of CHANTIX if you have or previously suffered from the bleeding disorders.

How CHANTIX is supplied?

  • CHANTIX is available in the market as 0.5 mg or 1 mg tablets.
  • CHANTIX 0.5 mg tablets are biconvex in shape and white or off-white in color.
  • CHANTIX 1 mg tablets are biconvex in shape and light blue in color.

Storage of CHANTIX:

  • Store CHANTIX at room temperature between 20 to 25 degrees C.
  • Keep CHANTIX away from light and moisture.
  • Do not store CHANTIX in the bathroom and near the kitchen sinks
  • Store CHANTIX in the dark colored air-tight container.
  • Do not freeze CHANTIX medication.
  • Keep CHANTIX away from children and pets.
  • Please ensure to keep CHANTIX in dust-free environment.

Warnings:

  • Please ensure to contact doctor if you don’t get the results with the recommended dosage of CHANTIX.
  • CHANTIX is a prescription medicine in some countries. So, get the CHANTIX prescription from doctor before using it.
  • Alcohol should be avoided strictly while on the dosage of CHANTIX because it promotes seizures.

Side Effects

CHANTIX side effects:
CHANTIX side effects that can be brutal and may cause serious harm to your health are mentioned below.

  • Convulsions;
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing;
  • Fast pulsation or irregular heartbeat;
  • Feeling of harming yourself (suicidal feeling);
  • Chest pain;
  • Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs;

Please seek the medical attention immediately if you see any of these CHANTIX side effects. Discontinue the dosage of CHANTIX immediately.

CHANTIX Side Effects that are commonly observed are mentioned below:

  • Fever;
  • Perplexity;
  • Hallucination;
  • Irrational fears;
  • Itching;
  • Hoarseness.
  • Irrational fears;
  • Rash or blisters;
  • Muscle or joint pain.
  • Too much sweating;
  • Uncontrollable Shivering of a body parts;
  • Nausea;
  • Constipation;
  • Vomiting;
  • Weight loss;
  • Excitement;
  • Headache;
  • Dry mouth;
  • Dizziness; or
  • Drowsiness.

If these CHANTIX side effects become troublesome and pertain for the long time, inform your doctor regarding these side effects of CHANTIX. Usually, these side effects are observed at the initial stage of CHANTIX. Once the body gets use to the dosage of CHANTIX, these side effects disappear.

Drugs that will affect CHANTIX:
The drugs that interfere with CHANTIX working and reduce the effects of CHANTIX are mentioned below:

  • Phenobarbital;
  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol);
  • Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan);
  • Cimetidine (Tagamet);
  • Heart-stabilizing drugs such as Rythmol and Tambocor;
  • Antidepressants such as Norpramin, Pamelor, Paxil, Prozac, Tofranil, and Zoloft)
  • Warfarin (Coumadin);
  • Amantadine (Symmetrel);
  • Major tranquilizers such as Haldol, Risperdal and Thorazine;
  • Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair);
  • Beta blockers (heart and blood pressure medications) such as Lopressor, Inderal, and Tenormin);
  • Orphenadrine (Norflex);
  • Levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa, Sinemet);
  • Phenytoin (Dilantin);
  • MAO inhibitors such as the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate; or
  • Steroids such as prednisone and hydrocortisone;

These drugs may interact with CHANTIX and increase the side effects of the drug. Sometimes, delay is observed in quitting smoking.

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