Champix®

Champix® is approved by the FDA a prescription medication that helps adults (18 and over) quit smoking. To start the therapy for tobacco and nicotine addiction with the assistance of Champix®, a person should set a target date for quitting and to begin taking pills one to two weeks before this date. Champix® is a perfect treatment for people who are motivated to stop smoking and who receive additional support.

Outros nomes para esta medicação:

Chantix®

Produtos Similares:

Nicotex®, Bulet SR®, Unidep SR®, Bupron SR®, Zyban SR, Zero Nicotine®, Nicotrol NS, Nicoderm CQ, Commit, Nicotrol Inhaler, Buproban, Nicorette, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief

Princípio Ativo:

Varenicline

Description

Champix® is a medication manufactured by Pfizer, which helps to stop smoking.

Nicotine (a chemical in tobacco) binds to receptors and triggers the release of a chemical messenger, dopamine, which plays a part in the pleasure derived from smoking. To get rid of this harmful addiction people take Champix®.

The active ingredient in Champix® Varenicline belongs to the group of nicotinic receptor partial agonists. It blocks the effect of nicotine on the brain.

The goal of Champix® is to relieve craving symptoms and, taking the nicotine place, to reduce the pleasurable effects of smoking.

Dosage

The course of the treatment with Champix® lasts for 12 weeks.

First week:

• - take one 0,5 mg pill orally with water once a day for three days;
• - take one 0.5 mg pill orally with water twice a day for four days.

For the rest 11 weeks:

• - take one 1 mg pill twice a day.

The dosage can be reduced due to kidney problems or if patients do not tolerate the medication.

The dosage depends on the overall health.

Missing a dose

If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not exceed the doctor's recommended dose.

Overdose

If an overdose occurs and you are not feeling well, you should seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) and away from excess moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.