Generic Chantix

Working

Generic Chantix works in the step-wise manner to achieve the smoking cessation. As this medication enters the body, it gets mixed with the blood stream and then puts it impact on the nervous system. The person generally feels the urge to smoke because of the neurotransmitters whose concentration is less in the body. This medication does the processing in the brain and keeps the concentration of these neurotransmitters in the body constant. This way the urge to smoke is being reduced.
At the molecular level the Varenicline present in the generic Chantix acts as the partial agonist. It acts on a4ß2 subtype of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in the brain, thus helping to maintain the level of the dopamine in the body. This refreshes the mind and keeps you fresh and depression free. It also helps to overcome the symptoms of the smoking withdrawal or sometimes it plays a role in preventing the occurrence of these withdrawal symptoms.

Dose

Dose of generic Chantix is recommended to taken as 1 mg twice in a day. Depending upon the smoking addiction your health care provider may alter the dosage, so take it as prescribed by the doctor. At the preliminary phase, it is recommended to start the dose of medication with 0.5 mg dose. Then as your body get accustomed with the dosage increase it to the 1 mg in a day. Generally this medication is given for the 12 week course as this much time is required to quit smoking completely. It is advisable to set the date to quit smoking discuss it with doctor and then take the medication accordingly.
Never take this medication in excess to get the effect faster. In fact this would lead to serious health complication. Over dose of generic Chantix results into seizures, loss of consciousness, hallucinations, fever, muscle rigidity, stupor, ECG changes, sinus tachycardia, and conduction disturbances or arrhythmias. Missing the dose of this antismoking pill is not recommended because this would lead to the delay in the smoking cessation process.

Side Effects

Common side effects of generic Chantix include headache, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, drowsiness, constipation, excitement, dry mouth, excessive sweating, dizziness, nausea, weight loss, and vomiting. Please tell your doctor regarding these side effects, if they become troublesome and pertain for the long time.Difficulty in breathing, irregular heartbeat, hives, chest pain, itching, fever, and tremors are noted to be the serious side effects caused due to the Chantix. These side effects are observed very rarely.

Precautions

• Generic Chantix triggers seizures. So, the individuals who are suffering with seizures should avoid this medication.
• The effect of this medicine in children and adolescents below 18 years of not known. Hence, the intake of this antismoking medication should be avoided by children and adolescents below the age of 18.
• Please inform your doctor regarding the intake of this medication, if you are having the history of-diabetes, heart disorders, specifically related to the unusual heartbeat, liver disorders, kidney disorders, and central nervous system tumors
• Don't drive or operate dangerous machinery soon after the dosage of generic Chantix because it causes drowsiness and dizziness.
• It passes through breast milk from mother to child and could affect a nursing infant. Please avoid the intake of this antismoking drug if you are nursing mother.
• Don't take this medication if you pregnant because it can cause harmful effects to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor, if you get pregnant during the intake of this generic medication.

Warnings

• Never take generic Chantix for more time than prescribed because this may result into various health complications specifically those noted due to the over dose.
• Steroids such as prednisone and hydrocortisone and Heart-stabilizing drugs such as Rythmol and Tambocor reacts with the dosage of this medication, so avoid taking these drugs together.
• Generic Chantix promotes suicidal thinking and psychiatric disorders. So, please discuss with doctor before taking this medication, if you any family history of suicides and mental disorders.
• Inform your doctor about any over-the-counter medications or prescription medication you are taking before starting the intake of this medicine.

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