Smoking Flashcards
1
Q
Champix (varenicline) MOA
A
partial agonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
2
Q
Cautions for champix
A
Hepatic- can increase liver enzymes
Pregnancy- no data (avoid)
BF- no data
Renal- reduce
Caution- in history of seizures
3
Q
Zyban (bupoprion) MOA
A
inhibits reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline
4
Q
Cautions for Zyban
A
Elderly- reduce
Hepatic- reduce, no for use in severe impairment
Pregnancy- avoid
BF- appears safe
Renal- reduce
Caution- bipolar, seizures, bulimia, anorexia