It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.
Initiate dose 1-2 week before target quit date. Usual treatment duration: 12 weeks.
May continue for another 12 weeks to reduce relapse in patients who have successfully quit after the initial treatment course.
Chantix.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult: PO- 0.5 mg once daily for 1st 3 days, followed by 0.5 mg twice daily for the next 4 days. Maintenance (week 2-12): 1 mg twice daily.Initiate dose 1-2 week before target quit date. Usual treatment duration: 12 weeks.
May continue for another 12 weeks to reduce relapse in patients who have successfully quit after the initial treatment course.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Varenicline
This medication is a nicotinic receptor partial agonist, prescribed for smoking cessation.Trade Names/Brand Names of Varenicline
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International :
Chantix.
