Varenicline, marketed under the brand name Chantix, is indicated as an aid to smoking cessation treatment. Farmington Drugs & Medical Supplies provides patients who need Chantix prescriptions at our home pharmacy or via free local deliveries for prescription refills.
The active ingredient in Chantix tablets is varenicline (as the tartrate salt). In this form, varenicline is a white to off-white powder to slightly yellow solid that is highly soluble in water. Varenicline is a partial agonist selective for certain nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes. Chantix is thought to work because varenicline binds to these receptors, producing agonist activity and preventing nicotine binding. Blocking nicotine activation of these receptors is through to reduce the reward experienced upon smoking. Varenicline (Chantix) reaches maximum plasma concentrations approximately three to four hours after oral administration. Chantix has an elimination half-life of approximately 24 hours and is mostly excreted in the urine. No significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of Chantix were observed due to age, race, gender or smoking status. Chantix is sometimes used as an alternative to Zyban.
Chantix (varenicline) has side effects when used. Chantix can also case serious neuropsychiatric events, including but not limited to depression and suicidal ideation, behavior changes, hostility, and agitation. Chantix can also interact with other medications, including insulin, asthma medicines and blood thinners. Anyone with an allergy or hypersensitivity to varenicline (Chantix) should also avoid using it. People with renal impairment should only use Chantix with caution. Chantix is not recommended for use in patients under 18 years of age. All questions regarding Chantix side effects should be directed to one’s medical provider and pharmacist.
Chantix is only available as a prescription medicine and can cost $8 per pill or more, depending on the pharmacy. One may be able to find Chantix coupons online to make it more affordable. Farmington Drugs & Medical Supplies takes pride in offering the most cost efficient services and prescriptions to our patients.
Chantix (varenicline) is an oral medication indicated as an aid to smoking cessation. Chantix is supplied as 0.5 mg capsular biconvex, white to off-white film-coated tablets and 1 mg capsular biconvex, light blue film-coated tablets. Each 0.5 mg Chantix tablet contains 0.85 mg of varenicline tartrate equivalent to 0.5 mg of varenicline free base. Each 1 mg Chantix tablet contains 1.71 mg of varenicline tartrate equivalent to 1 mg of varenicline free base. Other inactive ingredients such as microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate can be found in Chantix pills.
