Varenicline
वरेनिक्लिन
What it is
Varenicline is a medicine that helps people quit smoking. It is available by prescription in India.
What it is used for
Varenicline is used to help people quit smoking. It works by blocking the pleasant effects of nicotine on the brain, making it easier to stop smoking.
- Smoking cessation
How it works
Varenicline works by blocking the receptors in the brain that nicotine binds to. By doing this, it reduces the pleasurable effects of smoking, which helps people quit.
How it is sold in India
In India Varenicline comes as tablets.
Common side effects
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Who should not take it
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Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Varenicline should not be taken if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Is it safe if I have liver or kidney trouble?
Consult your doctor before taking Varenicline if you have liver or kidney trouble.
Does it make you sleepy?
Varenicline can cause drowsiness, so it may make you feel sleepy.
Brand names
1 medicines sold in India contain Varenicline.
Brands sold in India include Nocrav. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.