Desmoxan is a coated tablet that facilitates weaning by reducing nicotine cravings in people with the intention of quitting smoking.
The drug allows you to gradually eliminate the body's dependence on nicotine, easing withdrawal symptoms, so that, as a result, the smoker can permanently stop using nicotine products.
The product is intended for people over 18 years of age.
year of life.
This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in the patient's leaflet or as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
If in doubt, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dosage
of Desmoxan should be taken orally, washed down with a sufficient amount of water in accordance with the scheme below.
From the first day of treatment, you should gradually reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke.
A person who smokes tobacco should completely stop smoking no later than 5 days after the start of treatment.
A person who has quit smoking, in no case can not afford to smoke even one cigarette.
The durability of the obtained treatment result depends on this.
If the result of therapy is unsatisfactory, treatment should be discontinued.
Treatment can be started again in 2-3 months.
Action
Cytisine contained
in
Desmoxane acts similarly to nicotine.
Because of this similarity, when it is absorbed into the body, it behaves like a "substitute" for nicotine.
It binds to the same receptors, blocking access to nicotine.
In this way, it reduces the symptoms of nicotine hunger and nicotine addiction.
Indications
The drug is used to treat nicotine addiction.
The use of
Desmoxan
allows you to achieve a gradual reduction in the body's dependence on nicotine and weaning from smoking without nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
The ultimate goal of using
Desmoxan
is to permanently stop using nicotine-containing products.
Contraindications
When not to use
Desmoxan
?
if you are allergic to the active ingredient (cytisine) or any of the other components of this medicine,
for unstable angina,
in case of a recent heart attack or stroke,
in cases of clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias.
Side effects
Like any medication, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone has them.
Side effects most often occur at the beginning of treatment.
Most of the side effects disappear during treatment.
These are: tiredness, malaise, fatigue, watery eyes, irritability, changes in appetite (mainly increased), weight gain, pain, dizziness, heaviness of the head, sleep disorders (insomnia, drowsiness, strange dreams, nightmares, lethargy), anxiety, difficulty concentrating, decreased sex drive, acceleration or slowing of the heart rate increased blood pressure, shortness of breath, increased expectoration, dry mouth, excessive salivation, gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn), burning of the tongue, taste changes, muscle pain, rash, increased sweating, decreased skin elasticity.
Warnings and precautions
Desmoxan
should only be used in patients who are serious about quitting smoking.
Desmoxan use and smoking can lead to increased side
effects
of nicotine.
peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, gastroesophageal reflux disease,
hyperthyroidism,
diabetes,
some forms of schizophrenia,
renal and hepatic insufficiency; - if the patient is elderly (over 65 years of age).
and if the patient is over 65 years of age, you should consult your doctor before using the drug.
Use of other medications
Tell your doctor about all the medications that you are currently or recently using, as well as the medications that you plan to use.
Desmoxane may interact with:
theophylline,
tacrine,
clozapine,
ropinirole.
Women using Hormonal contraceptives are advised to use an additional barrier method (for example, a condom).
Pregnancy and lactation
If you are pregnant or nursing, suggest that she may be pregnant, or when she is planning to have a baby, she should consult her doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy and lactation.