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Indication
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Adult Dose
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Indication: Smoking Cessation
Condition: Quit smoking date regimen (Days 1-3)
Dose: Oral – 0.5 mg
Frequency: once daily
Note: Initiate regimen 1 week before quit smoking date. Alternatively, the patient can begin varenicline and then quit smoking between days 8 and 35 of treatment.
Indication: Smoking Cessation
Condition: Quit smoking date regimen (Days 4-7)
Dose: Oral – 0.5 mg
Frequency: twice daily
Note: Initiate regimen 1 week before quit smoking date. Alternatively, the patient can begin varenicline and then quit smoking between days 8 and 35 of treatment.

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: less than 18 years
Dose: Not established
Note: Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Mild-to-moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 30 mL/min)
Dose: Dose:
Note: No dosage adjustment required
Condition: Renal impairment Severe (CrCl < 30 mL/min)
Dose: Oral - 0.5 mg once daily initially
Note: May increase to Oral - 0.5 mg every 12 hours
Administration
  • Take after eating
  • Take with full glass of water
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Transdermal nicotine
Increased incidence of adverse effects (nausea, vomiting)
Cimetidine
Increased exposure

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Non-smokers
Not indicated for non-smokers

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