Medicine information CHAMPIX 0.5mg / 1mg film-coated tablets
- Product code:
- W64808004
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- smoking cessation
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- varenicline (cholinergic agonist)
- ATC
- N07BA03 — Nervous system | Drugs used in addictive disorders | Drugs used in nicotine dependence
Varenicline is a medication used to help people quit smoking. It is a partial agonist of the α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, meaning it binds to these receptors and partially activates them, reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings. At the same time, varenicline blocks the effects of nicotine from cigarettes, reducing the pleasure associated with smoking.
The medication is taken orally, usually twice daily, and treatment begins one week before the planned quit date. The duration of treatment is typically 12 weeks but may be extended depending on the patient's needs.
Common side effects include nausea, insomnia, abnormal dreams, headaches, and irritability. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as mood changes, depression, or suicidal thoughts may occur.
Varenicline is an effective option for smoking cessation, providing pharmaceutical support to individuals seeking to improve their health by quitting this harmful habit.
The medication is taken orally, usually twice daily, and treatment begins one week before the planned quit date. The duration of treatment is typically 12 weeks but may be extended depending on the patient's needs.
Common side effects include nausea, insomnia, abnormal dreams, headaches, and irritability. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as mood changes, depression, or suicidal thoughts may occur.
Varenicline is an effective option for smoking cessation, providing pharmaceutical support to individuals seeking to improve their health by quitting this harmful habit.
General data about CHAMPIX 0.5mg / 1mg
- Substance:
- varenicline
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-10-2026
- Product code:
- W64808004
- Strength:
- 0.5mg / 1mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Original
- Price:
- 236.95 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Strengths available for varenicline
- 0.5mg
- 0.5mg/1mg
- 1mg
Official documents
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- Added to database:
- 21/12/2009
- Source record updated:
- 11/09/2025