Smoking Flashcards

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Champix (varenicline) MOA

A

partial agonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

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Cautions for champix

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Hepatic- can increase liver enzymes
Pregnancy- no data (avoid)
BF- no data
Renal- reduce
Caution- in history of seizures

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Zyban (bupoprion) MOA

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inhibits reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline

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Cautions for Zyban

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Elderly- reduce
Hepatic- reduce, no for use in severe impairment
Pregnancy- avoid
BF- appears safe
Renal- reduce
Caution- bipolar, seizures, bulimia, anorexia

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