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A dangerous substance has been discovered in the famous drug for smoking cessation
The Ministry of Health has announced that the use of the drug Champix should be stopped, after Pfizer announced that it may contain carcinogens.
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Monday, 14 June 2021, 12:54 Updated: 13:13
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Quite a few Israelis quit smoking with the help of the drug Champix, which is given as part of the HMOs' smoking cessation workshops and is considered safe and effective.
Now, the Pfizer company that makes the drug has found nitrosamines - which can be carcinogenic - at levels that go beyond the normal range in several batches of the product, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health issued today.
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The Ministry of Health announced that it had examined the issue and decided to instruct on the cessation of the use of the preparation in question and the collection of all these preparations from patients and pharmacies.
According to the announcement, Pfizer will not release new batches to the market until an investigation into the matter is completed.
At the moment, the return of the product to marketing is not expected.
If you have such a medicine, stop using it and return the medicine to the pharmacy.
Discontinue use.
The drug Champix (Photo: ShutterStock)
As mentioned, nitrosamines are potentially carcinogenic, based on animal studies.
"It should be noted that these substances are also found in low levels in certain foods and water, and are not expected to cause harm to humans when consumed in small quantities," the health ministry said in a statement.
The Ministry of Health also stated that "in light of this decision and due to the great importance of continuing and preserving the detoxification process, one should contact the HMO or smoking cessation services of the HMO for information and guidance on the alternatives to this drug and behavioral support measures."
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The mechanism of action of the drug Champix works so that the substances in it bind to the same receptor in the brain to which nicotine binds, and block it.
It activates dopamine less than a cigarette and thereby lowers the craving for cigarettes and withdrawal symptoms.
The drug is effective, but it also has side effects.
People who took it reported mood swings.
It may also cause nausea so it should be taken on a full stomach with a glass of water.
Can sometimes cause strange dreams.
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