Champix 1 Tablet 28's

Champix 1 Tablet 28's belongs to the class of 'smoking cessation aids,' primarily used to treat nicotine addiction. Nicotine is an addictive chemical found in the tobacco plant. It produces pleasing effects on the brain when a person smokes a cigarette. Though the effect is temporary, it leads to the compulsive craving for one more cigarette. This continuous process of wanting to smoke despite a strong will to quit smoking is known as nicotine addiction/nicotine dependence.

Champix 1 Tablet 28's contains 'Varenicline,' which belongs to the class of 'nicotinic agonists. It blocks the effects of nicotine by acting on the nicotinic receptors in the central nervous system. Champix 1 Tablet 28's helps in reducing the craving and withdrawal symptoms that occur after quitting smoking. It decreases the sense of satisfaction or enjoyment that occurs while smoking, thereby helping adults quit smoking.

Your doctor will advise the dose and duration to take Champix 1 Tablet 28's based on your condition. The common side effects of Champix 1 Tablet 28's include nausea, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, gas, constipation, trouble sleeping or insomnia, unusual dreams, and taste changes. Most of these side effects of Champix 1 Tablet 28's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help. 

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Brief your medical history if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, seizure (fits), mood disorders, and alcoholism before taking Champix 1 Tablet 28's. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or currently breastfeeding before taking Champix 1 Tablet 28's. Do not drive or operate machinery while using Champix 1 Tablet 28's since it can cause sleepiness and dizziness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Champix 1 Tablet 28's as it can worsen your dizziness. Champix 1 Tablet 28's is not recommended for use in patients younger than 18 years of age.

Champix 1 Tablet 28's works as an aid in curing a nicotine addiction. It contains 'Varenicline,' which is a smoking cessation aid. It is a nicotinic agonist and blocks nicotine's effects by acting on the nicotinic receptors in the central nervous system. Champix 1 Tablet 28's reduces the craving and withdrawal symptoms that occur after quitting smoking and during the treatment. It also decreases the sense of satisfaction or enjoyment that occurs while smoking, thereby helping adults quit smoking. It is advised to provide the patients who are striving to quit smoking with proper emotional support and educational material while undergoing treatment with Champix 1 Tablet 28's.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Gas
• Constipation
• Trouble sleeping or insomnia
• Unusual dreams 
• Changes in taste 

Inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney diseases, mood disorders (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), heart diseases (coronary artery disease, stroke), fits, blood vessel disorders (peripheral vascular disease), alcoholism, and drug abuse before taking. Neuropsychiatric events like depression, delusions, hallucinations, aggression, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal attempts are reported in patients using Champix 1 Tablet 28's. If you experience any mood changes, please stop taking Champix 1 Tablet 28's and consult your doctor immediately. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or a lactating mother before starting Champix 1 Tablet 28's. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness and sleepiness while using Champix 1 Tablet 28's. Drinking alcohol can worsen your side effects like dizziness and drowsiness when you are treated with Champix 1 Tablet 28's; hence please avoid alcohol consumption. Champix 1 Tablet 28's is not recommended in patients younger than 18 years of age. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Champix 1 Tablet 28's may interact with antidiabetics (insulin), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-ulcers (cimetidine), HIV/AIDS drugs (dolutegravir), chest pain medicines (ranolazine), anti-cancers (vandetanib), and respiratory drugs (theophylline).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and drowsiness. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Champix 1 Tablet 28's is to be cautiously used in liver, kidney diseases, mood disorders (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), heart diseases (coronary artery disease, stroke), fits, blood vessel disorders (peripheral vascular disease), alcoholism, and drug abuse.

• INSULIN
• WARFARIN
• THEOPHYLLINE
• CIMETIDINE
• DOLUTEGRAVIR
• RANOLAZINE
• VANDETANIB

• Do not worry about the cravings of smoking you need to hold up in the next few weeks of course. Take it one step at a time. 
• You can get a hold of your cravings by keeping your mouth busy with a piece of gum or candy.
• Your doctor may also suggest nicotine replacement therapy. You can try gums, lozenges, or patches.
• Avoid triggers that make you crave a cigarette. These include alcohol, caffeine and people who smoke nearby.
• You can also try going to non-smoking public areas to divert your mind.
• Go for a walk in nature for a quick exercise.
• If you feel like giving up, remember why you started and what made you try this hard to quit smoking.
• Lastly, accept yourself and embrace your family support in encouraging you to quit smoking.

• Close monitoring of renal function is advised in renal failure or kidney disease patients.
• Keep a check on your heart condition (if you are a heart disease patient) with an electrocardiogram (ECG).
• It is recommended to take advice from a mental health doctor if you notice any mood changes and suicidal thoughts while using Champix 1 Tablet 28's.

Nicotine addiction: Nicotine is an addictive chemical found in the tobacco plant. It produces pleasing effects on the brain when a person smokes a cigarette. This effect is temporary, but it leads to the compulsive craving for one more cigarette. This continuous process of wanting to smoke despite a strong will to quit smoking is known as nicotine addiction/nicotine dependence. Symptoms include frequently failing to stop smoking, giving up social gatherings to smoke, and withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit smoking. Starting to smoke at a young age (18 years) is also a primary reason for nicotine addiction. Anyone with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse is at an increased risk of developing a nicotine addiction.