Serna 1mg 56 Tablets

Serna 1 mg is a medication containing the active ingredient varenicline tartrate. It is used to help adults quit smoking. It works by acting on nicotine receptors in the brain, helping reduce the urge to smoke and alleviate withdrawal symptoms. It may also reduce the pleasurable effects of smoking if smoking occurs during treatment. Serna is used as part of a comprehensive smoking cessation plan that includes setting a quit date and obtaining appropriate behavioral support.

Benefits and Features

• Helps reduce the urge to smoke and nicotine cravings.

• Helps relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

• May reduce the satisfaction associated with smoking cigarettes.

• Supports smoking cessation in adults.

• Contains 1 mg of varenicline per tablet.

• Comes in a pack containing 56 film-coated tablets.

Indications for Use

• Serna is used to help adults quit smoking as part of a treatment plan prescribed by a doctor.

Directions for Use

• Use according to your doctor's prescription and the specified treatment schedule.

• Varenicline treatment usually begins with a low dose that is gradually increased during the first week. The usual maintenance dose may then reach 1 mg twice daily, depending on your doctor's prescription and how well you tolerate the treatment.

• Preferably take the tablets after food with a glass of water to reduce stomach upset.

• Treatment usually begins one to two weeks before the planned quit date.

• Do not start directly with a dose of 1 mg twice daily without completing the prescribed dose-escalation phase.

• Some patients, such as those with renal impairment, may require a dose adjustment.

Precautions and Warnings

• Serna is available by prescription only.

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease or a history of seizures.

• Inform your doctor if you have depression, psychiatric disorders, or a history of behavioral changes.

• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe mood or behavioral changes or suicidal thoughts.

• Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery if your ability to concentrate is impaired.

• Smoking cessation itself may affect the way certain medications work, including theophylline, clozapine, and olanzapine. Your doctor may need to review their doses.

Possible Side Effects

The most common side effects include:

• Nausea.

• Headache.

• Insomnia and sleep disturbances.

• Unusual dreams.

• Dizziness.

• Gastrointestinal disturbances.

Seek medical evaluation if you experience severe or unusual symptoms, particularly significant psychological or behavioral changes.

Storage

• Store below 30°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight, and keep out of reach of children.

Active Ingredient

• Varenicline tartrate: An amount equivalent to 1 mg of varenicline per tablet.