Cytisine Tablets
- Plant-based smoking cessation aid
- 25 day treatment
- Reduces withdrawal symptoms
Cytisine Tablets
Category:Stop SmokingCytisine is a smoking cessation treatment designed to help smokers permanently quit the habit by gradually reducing nicotine dependence and relieving withdrawal symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Cytisine Tablets
What is Cytisine?
Cytisine is a plant alkaloid with a chemical structure similar to nicotine. It's a medication specifically formulated to assist smokers in their journey to quit smoking completely.
How does Cytisine work to stop smoking?
Cytisine works by binding to acetylcholine nicotinic receptors in the brain - the same receptors that nicotine affects. This helps reduce nicotine cravings and eases withdrawal symptoms, allowing for a gradual reduction in nicotine dependence.
How to Administer
Treatment lasts for 25 days with one pack containing 100 tablets sufficient for the complete course:
| Days of treatment | Recommended dosage | Maximum daily dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1-3 | 1 tablet every 2 hours | 6 tablets maximum |
| Days 4-12 | 1 tablet every 2.5 hours | 5 tablets maximum |
| Days 13-16 | 1 tablet every 3 hours | 4 tablets maximum |
| Days 17-20 | 1 tablet every 5 hours | 3 tablets maximum |
| Days 21-25 | 1-2 tablets per day | 2 tablets maximum |
Tablets should be taken with water.
Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Changes in appetite and weight gain
- Dizziness and headaches
- Mood changes (irritability, anxiety)
- Increased blood pressure and heart rate
- Dry mouth
- Digestive issues (diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, constipation, abdominal pain)
- Skin rashes
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
- Muscle pain
Serious side effects requiring emergency medical attention include severe allergic reactions (swelling of face/throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness).
Warnings and Precautions
Cytisine is not suitable for:
- People with allergies to any ingredients
- Individuals with unstable angina
- Those with a history of myocardial infarction
- People with cardiac arrhythmia
- Individuals who recently had a stroke
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Anyone under 18 years of age
Consult a doctor before taking if you have:
- Ischemic heart disease
- Hypertension
- Pheochromocytoma
- Atherosclerosis or peripheral vascular diseases
- Gastric/duodenal ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes
- Schizophrenia
- Kidney or liver failure
Do not take with anti-tuberculosis medication. Dose adjustments may be needed if taking medications containing theophylline, tacrine, clozapine, or ropinirole.
Continuing to smoke while taking Cytisine could lead to aggravated nicotine side effects.
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
