Microplastics and Misinformation: What Science Really Says
November 12, 2025
Brand Name :
Chantix
Synonyms :
Class :
Smoking cessation aids
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
Adult:Â
Tablet:Â
0.5 mgÂ
1 mg Â
Safety and efficacy are not seen in pediatricsÂ
May have an increasingly adverse effect when combined with nicotine
may have an increasingly adverse effect when combined with nicotine
varenicline may lower the excretion rate of n-acetyl tyrosine, potentially resulting in elevated serum levels
combining ambenonium with varenicline may elevate the risk or severity of adverse effects
may have an increasingly adverse effects when combined with varenicline
It may enhance the risk of adverse reactions when combined with Histamine antagonists
It may enhance the risk of adverse reactions when combined with Histamine antagonists
brompheniramine, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine
It may enhance the risk of adverse reactions when combined with Histamine antagonists
chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine
It may enhance the risk of adverse reactions when combined with Histamine antagonists
It may enhance the risk of adverse reactions when combined with Histamine antagonists
the risk of adverse effects may be increased
the rate of excretion may be reduced
>10%:Â
NauseaÂ
HeadacheÂ
Abnormal dreamsÂ
InsomniaÂ
1-10%:Â
Chest painÂ
DyspepsiaÂ
Dry mouthÂ
FlatulenceÂ
FatigueÂ
LethargyÂ
RashÂ
PruritisÂ
SomnolenceÂ
VomitingÂ
Frequency Not DefinedÂ
AnemiaÂ
Abnormal liver functionÂ
AnxietyÂ
ArthralgiaÂ
ArrhythmiaÂ
DiarrheaÂ
DepressionÂ
DizzinessÂ
EpistaxisÂ
PolyuriaÂ
Respiratory disorderÂ
Myocardial infarctionÂ
Varenicline is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the formulation’s active ingredient and other excipients.Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
Not recommended during pregnancy.Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
Sufficient data is not available.Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name:Â vareniclineÂ
Pronounced: vuh-REH-nih-klinÂ
Why do we use varenicline?Â
Varenicline is used to help the person stop the habit of smoking.Â