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Chantix® (Varenicline) patient handout

• Chantix (Varenicline) is used in the cessation of smoking.

• Chantix blocks the effects of nicotine by binding at alpha4beta2 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.Chantix also provides some of nicotine's effects to ease withdrawal.
• Therapeutic effects of Chantix : smoking cessation.

• Absorption Absorption describes the process that follows drug administration and its subsequent delivery to systemic circulation. : absorbed after oral administration.
• Distribution Drug's distribution in body tissues and fluids. : unknown.
• Metabolism and excretion Important in determining dosage regimens and intervals for persons with hepatic or impaired renal function. : metabolism is minimal, 92% excreted unchanged in urine.
• Half life The half-life of a drug is the amount of time it takes the drug level to decrease by 50% and roughly correlates with the duration of action. : 24 hours.

• Chantix (Varenicline) is contraindicated in : hypersensitivity, eating disorders.
• Use Chantix cautiously in : pregnancy, renal disease, recent myocardial infarction, lactation, children under 18 years, geriatric persons.

• Chantix side effects and adverse reactions can be : abnormal dreams, headache, insomnia, altered attention or emotions, anxiety, asthenia, depression, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, lethargy, malaise, nightmares, restlessness, sensory distrubance, sleep disorder, somnolence, chest pain, edema, hot flush, hypertension, altered taste, epistaxis, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, dyspepsia, flatulence, gingivitis, vomiting, menstrual disorder, polyuria, decreased appetite, increased appetite, thirst, arthalgia, back pain, muscle cramps, myalgia, dyspnea, upper respiratory tract disorder, rash, flulike illness.

• Treatment for smoking cessation lasts 12 weeks and another 12 weeks may be required.
• Gradually increase the dose over the first week to a target of 1 mg of Chantix in the morning and 1 mg of Chantix in the evening.
• Nausea and insomnia are common and usually temporary.Contact your health care professional if adverse effects are persistenly troubling; a dosage reduction may help in this case.
• Continue trying to abstain from smoking if you have early lapses after successfully quitting.
• Chantix (Varenicline) may cause blurred vision.Use caution in driving, or other activities requiring alertness.
• Dosages of other drugs that you take may need adjustment when you'll stop smoking.
• Set a date to quit smoking and initiate Chantix treatment 1 week prior to that date.
• Don't use Chantix with nicotine patches unless directed by your prescriber.
• Women : notify your health care professional if pregnancy is suspected or planned.