10 to 14 days after initiation Product advice on dosage, method of administration and side effects Patient should contact their GP or pharmacist if they experience any serious side effects The main reasons for Varenicline failure are unrealistic expectations lack of preparation for the fact Varenicline may cause nausea insufficient or incorrect use The patient should understand the following points Varenicline is not a magic cure; effort and determination are crucial works by acting on parts of the brain which are affected by nicotine in cigarettes it does not remove all temptation to stop, but it does make abstinence easier Varenicline is safe, however a third of people will experience mild nausea 30 minutes after taking it. This effect usually diminishes gradually over the first few weeks and most patients tolerate it without problems. stopping smoking may cause weight gain be aware of drowsiness if driving or operating machinery patients on insulin should monitor their blood more closely At the end of treatment discontinuation of Varenicline has been associated with an increase in irritability, urge to smoke, depression and/or insomnia. Record of supply/administration: Pharmacists are required to keep a record of the consultation and supply in the Patient Medication Records (PMR). The supply of Varenicline should also be recorded on Quitmanager. Since Varenicline is black all a’ triangle’ drug, adverse reactions should be reported to the CSM, using the yellow card reporting system.
10 to 14 days after initiation Product advice on dosage, method of administration and side effects Patient should contact their GP or pharmacist if they experience any serious side effects The main reasons for Varenicline failure are unrealistic expectations lack of preparation for the fact Varenicline may cause nausea insufficient or incorrect use The patient should understand the following points Varenicline is not a magic cure; effort and determination are crucial works by acting on parts of the brain which are affected by nicotine in cigarettes it does not remove all temptation to stop, but it does make abstinence easier Varenicline is safe, however a third of people will experience mild nausea 30 minutes after taking it. This effect usually diminishes gradually over the first few weeks and most patients tolerate it without problems. stopping smoking may cause weight gain be aware of drowsiness if driving or operating machinery patients on insulin should monitor their blood more closely At the end of treatment discontinuation of Varenicline has been associated with an increase in irritability, urge to smoke, depression and/or insomnia. Record of supply/administration: Pharmacists are required to keep a record of the consultation and supply in the Patient Medication Records (PMR). The supply of Varenicline should also be recorded on Quitmanager. Since Varenicline is a’ black triangle’ drug, all adverse reactions should be reported to the CSM, using the yellow card reporting system.
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