Description
Active Ingredient
Varenicline Tartrate is the main active component used in the medication that helps in smoking cessation. It is a partial agonist for nicotinic cholinergic receptors used as an aid in giving up smoking. It plays the role of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist and a serotonergic agonist. A benzazepine derivative that functions as an alpha4-beta2 nicotinic receptor partial agonist. it is used for smoking cessation.
Indications
Varenicline-composed medication is an effective solution that helps to stop smoking. To increase the chance of success. Chantix stops a smoking program that includes education, support, and counseling. Quitting smoking decreases the risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. It blocks nicotine’s effects in the brain which induces the urge to smoke.
Action Mechanism
This mentioned medication is a partial agonist of the alpha4/beta2 subtype of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. Chantix works on alpha3/beta4 and weakly on alpha3beta2 and alpha6-containing receptors. These elements reduce the urge to do smoking.
Dosages
Given medication is available in dosages as given below:
- 0.5 mg: This tablet must be taken twice a day for 3 days as mentioned in the prescription by the doctor
- 1 mg: This medication shall be taken twice a day for 4 days as directed by the doctor
Note
This medicine is not recommended for children 16 years or younger. Stop consuming this drug and call the doctor if feeling depressed, agitated, hostile, aggressive, or have thoughts about suicide.
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