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Varenicline: a review of the literature and place in therapy
Whitley, Heather P; Moorman, Krystal L.
Affiliation
  • Whitley, Heather P; Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy; . Tuscaloosa. USA
  • Moorman, Krystal L; s.af
Pharm. pract. (Granada, Internet) ; 5(2): 51-58, abr.-jun. 2007. tab
Article in En | IBECS | ID: ibc-64288
Responsible library: ES15.1
Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
Evidence regarding the health consequences of smoking is undeniable, yet 21% of the American population continues to smoke. In addition to behavioral modifications, first-line treatment options include nicotine replacement therapies and bupropion SR. Varenicline, which was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), offers a novel mechanism of action for smoking cessation. This article reviews current firstline smoking cessation aids and evaluates the clinical trials pertaining to the efficacy and safety of varenicline. Additionally, the authors attempt to establish the role of varenicline in smoking cessation therapy and determine whether varenicline should be used prior to other first-lines moking cessation aids, particularly considering the lower costs of generic alternatives. At present, clinical studies have not established the efficacy of varenicline after repeated courses, following bupropion failures, or in various un studied populations. Relatively poor study outcomes emphasize the need to provide patients with behavioral counseling throughout each quit attempt and for 1 year past the quit date (AU)
RESUMEN
La evidencia sobre las consecuencias sanitarias del tabaco es incontestable, aunque el 21% de la población americana continua fumando. Además delas modificaciones del comportamiento, las opciones de primera línea en el tratamiento incluyen terapias de sustitución nicotínica y bupropion SR. La varenicilina, que ha sido recientemente aprobada por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA), ofrece un mecanismo de acción novedoso para el abandono del tabaco. Este artículo revisa las actuales ayudas de primera línea para la cesación tabáquica y evalúalos ensayos clínicos relativos a la eficacia y seguridad de la varenicilina. Además, los autores intentan establecer el papel del a varenicilina en el tratamiento de cesación tabáquica y determinar si la varenicilina debería ser usada antes de otras ayudas de primera línea, particularmente considerando el bajo coste de las alternativas genéricas. En el presente, los estudios clínicos no han establecido la eficacia del a varenicilina después de ciclos repetidos, tras fallos del bupropion, o en diversas poblaciones no estudiadas. Los resultados relativamente pobres de estudios enfatizan la necesidad de proporcionar a los pacientes consejo comportamental en cada tentativa de abandono y durante un año después de la tentativa (AU)
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Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Health context: SDG3 - Target 3A Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Protection from Exposure / Tobacco Dependence and Cessation / Target 3.5: Prevention and treatment of consumption of psychoactive substances Database: IBECS Main subject: Tobacco Use Disorder / Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic / Tobacco Use Cessation Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Pharm. pract. (Granada, Internet) Year: 2007 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy; /USA
Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Health context: SDG3 - Target 3A Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Protection from Exposure / Tobacco Dependence and Cessation / Target 3.5: Prevention and treatment of consumption of psychoactive substances Database: IBECS Main subject: Tobacco Use Disorder / Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic / Tobacco Use Cessation Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Pharm. pract. (Granada, Internet) Year: 2007 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy; /USA
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