Champix Tablets (Varenicline Tartrate) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Champix Tablets is varenicline tartrate. The structure is shown below
Champix Tablets (Varenicline Tartrate) - Uses
Varenicline Tartrate in the form of Champix Tablets is used to relieve the craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking.
Generic Forms and Brand names of Champix Tablets (Varenicline Tartrate)
Champix Tablets manufactured by Pfizer, India is an effective treatment for help to relieve the craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking. Champix which has the active ingredient varenicline tartrate is also sold as Chantix and under various other brand names.
Champix Tablets - Preparations
Champix Tablets is available as tablets of 0.5 mg and 1 mg.
Champix Tablets - Storage Requirements
Champix Tablets (Varenicline Tartrate) are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Champix Tablets Dosage
Day 1 - 3
Take one white Champix 0.5 mg tablet once a day.
Day 4 - 7
Take one white Champix 0.5 mg tablet twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, at about the same time each day.
Week 2 (day 8) to the end of treatment: There are two dosing options
Day 8 to end of treatment 0.5 mg twice a day: Continue to take one white Champix 0.5 mg pill in the morning, and one in the evening, at about the same time each day
OR
1.0 mg twice a day
Day 8 to end of treatment
1.0 mg twice a day: Take one light blue CHAMPIX 1.0 mg pill in the morning, and one in the evening, at about the
same time each day
Champix Tablets - Warnings and Precautions
In case you develop any of the below mentioned while undergoing Champix therapy, call your doctor right away:
thoughts about suicide or dying, or attempts to commit suicide
new or worse depression, anxiety or panic attacks
feeling very agitated or restless
acting aggressive, being angry, or violent
acting on dangerous impulses
an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania)
abnormal thoughts or sensations
seeing or hearing things that are not there(hallucinations)
feeling people are against you (paranoia)
feeling confused
other unusual changes in behavior
Tell your doctor if you take: Insulin, Asthma medicines (theophylline) or Blood thinner (warfarin)
An adjustment of the dose of these medicines may be necessary once you are smoke-free.
Champix Tablets - Contraindications
Champix Tablets is contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to varenicline tartrate or any of the other ingredients of the medication.
In Persons using nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches, gum or inhaler.
The combination of Champix Tablets and nicotine replacement therapy is not expected to improve your chances of quitting, and may result in more side effects than with Champix Tablets alone.
Side Effects Of Champix Tablets
Like all medicines, Champix Tablets can cause side effects, although all persons will not get them.The most common side effects of are Nausea, vomiting, Trouble sleeping, Headache, Abnormal dreams (vivid, unusual, or increased dreaming; rarely may include nightmares), Sleepiness, tiredness, dizziness, Constipation, diarrhea, gas.
