Varenicline (chantix) Flashcards
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Description
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Nicotine receptor partial agonist
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Actions
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a partial agonist it reduces cravings for and decreases the pleasurable effects of cigarettes by inhibiting the ability of nicotine to stimulate the mesolimibic dopamine system
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Indications
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Smoking cessation
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Adverse drug reactions
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Nausea, headache, insomnia, abnormal dreams
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Other Facts
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Oral
