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- APO-VARENICLINE VARENICLINE TARTRATE 1 mg/1 Apotex Corp
APO-VARENICLINE
- APO-VARENICLINE VARENICLINE TARTRATE 1 mg/1 Apotex Corp
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Summary of product characteristics
Adverse Reactions
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM Whether you are taking medication to stop smoking or not, the following are symptoms you may feel: depressed, short-tempered, frustrated or angry, nervous, impatient; have difficulty concentrating. Your appetite may increase, and you may gain some weight. Like all medicines, APO-VARENICLINE can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The common side effects are mostly mild to moderate and these usually occur in the first weeks of treatment. Some of the most common side effects you should be aware of include: Nausea, vomiting Trouble sleeping Headache Abnormal dreams (vivid, unusual, or increased dreaming; rarely may include nightmares) Sleepiness, tiredness, dizziness Constipation, diarrhea, gas Mental Health Problems See “What is the most important information I should know about APO-VARENICLINE?” Stop taking APO-VARENICLINE if you experience severe or unusual feelings of agitation, aggression, depressed mood, hostility, hallucinations, or if you have thoughts of self-harm or harm to others. Tell your healthcare provider about your symptoms. Allergic Reactions Some people have allergic reactions to APO-VARENICLINE. Some of these allergic reactions can be life-threatening and include: swelling of the face, mouth (lips, gums, tongue), and throat can cause trouble breathing. If you have these symptoms, stop taking APO-VARENICLINE and seek immediate emergency medical attention. Serious Skin Reactions Some people can have serious skin reactions while taking APO-VARENICLINE. These can include rash, swelling, redness, and peeling of the skin. Some of these reactions can become life-threatening. If you have a rash with peeling skin, or blistering of the mouth, around the eyes or genitals, stop taking APO-VARENICLINE and seek immediate emergency medical attention. SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM Symptom/effect Talk to your healthcare professional Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help Only if severe In all cases Rare Allergic reaction redness, itching or swelling of your skin, hives, burning, stinging, swelling of the neck area, or any difficulty with breathing, not present before using this medicine √ Rare Serious skin reactions peeling of the skin, or rash combined with blisters around the mouth, eyes or genitals. √ Rare Mental Health Problems √ √ (if severe, or if involves potential for harm to self or others) Unknown Heart attack: chest pain often associated with left shoulder or jaw pain, feeling of constriction around chest and sweating √ Unknown Stroke: weakness and/or loss of sensation of limbs or face, difficulty speaking, clumsiness, visual loss √ Unknown Seizures : Loss of consciousness with uncontrollable shaking (convulsion) √ Unknown Sleepwalking √ (and stop taking APO-VARENICLINE) This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking APO-VARENICLINE, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Adverse Reactions Table
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM | ||||
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Symptom/effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | ||
Only if severe | In all cases | |||
Rare | Allergic reaction redness, itching or swelling of your skin, hives, burning, stinging, swelling of the neck area, or any difficulty with breathing, not present before using this medicine | √ | ||
Rare | Serious skin reactions peeling of the skin, or rash combined with blisters around the mouth, eyes or genitals. | √ | ||
Rare | Mental Health Problems | √ | √ (if severe, or if involves potential for harm to self or others) | |
Unknown | Heart attack: chest pain often associated with left shoulder or jaw pain, feeling of constriction around chest and sweating | √ | ||
Unknown | Stroke: weakness and/or loss of sensation of limbs or face, difficulty speaking, clumsiness, visual loss | √ | ||
Unknown | Seizures: Loss of consciousness with uncontrollable shaking (convulsion) | √ | ||
Unknown | Sleepwalking | √ (and stop taking APO-VARENICLINE) |
Effective Time
20230126
Version
3
Spl Product Data Elements
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Brand Name
APO-VARENICLINE
Generic Name
VARENICLINE
Product Ndc
60505-4766
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Package Label Principal Display Panel
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Apo-Varenicline Tablets 0.5 mg 56 tablets bottle label 60505-4765
Spl Patient Package Insert Table
Day | Dose |
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Day 1 to 3 | Take one white APO-VARENICLINE 0.5 mg tablet once a day. |
Day 4 to 7 | Take one white APO-VARENICLINE 0.5 mg tablet twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, at about the same time each day. |
Storage And Handling
HOW TO STORE IT Store APO-VARENICLINE at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Reporting Side Effects You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by: • Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or • Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345. NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
Storage And Handling Table
Reporting Side Effects |
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You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by: |
• Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or |
• Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345. |
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
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