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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 26, 2024 | 7:06 PM IST

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is used to treat nicotine addiction. It contains Varenicline, which helps in reducing the craving and withdrawal symptoms that occur after quitting smoking. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, gas, constipation, trouble sleeping or insomnia, unusual dreams, and taste changes. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Lyf Healthcare

Consume Type

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Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

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About Nocrav 0.5 Tablet

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is primarily used to treat nicotine addiction. Nicotine is an addictive chemical found in the tobacco plant. It produces pleasing effects on the brain when a person smokes a cigarette. Though the effect is temporary, it leads to the compulsive craving for one more cigarette. This continuous process of wanting to smoke despite a strong will to quit smoking is known as nicotine addiction/nicotine dependence.

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet contains 'Varenicline,' which belongs to the class of 'nicotinic agonists. It blocks the effects of nicotine by acting on the nicotinic receptors in the central nervous system. Nocrav 0.5 Tablet helps in reducing the craving and withdrawal symptoms that occur after quitting smoking. It decreases the sense of satisfaction or enjoyment that occurs while smoking, thereby helping adults quit smoking.

Your doctor will advise the dose and duration to take Nocrav 0.5 Tablet based on your condition. The common side effects of Nocrav 0.5 Tablet include nausea, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, gas, constipation, trouble sleeping or insomnia, unusual dreams, and taste changes. Most of these side effects of Nocrav 0.5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help. 

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Brief your medical history if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, seizure (fits), mood disorders, and alcoholism before taking Nocrav 0.5 Tablet . Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or currently breastfeeding before taking Nocrav 0.5 Tablet . Do not drive or operate machinery while using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet since it can cause sleepiness and dizziness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Nocrav 0.5 Tablet as it can worsen your dizziness. Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is not recommended for use in patients younger than 18 years of age.

Uses of Nocrav 0.5 Tablet

Management of Nicotine addiction.

Medicinal Benefits

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet works as an aid in curing a nicotine addiction. It contains 'Varenicline,' which is a smoking cessation aid. It is a nicotinic agonist and blocks nicotine's effects by acting on the nicotinic receptors in the central nervous system. Nocrav 0.5 Tablet reduces the craving and withdrawal symptoms that occur after quitting smoking and during the treatment. It also decreases the sense of satisfaction or enjoyment that occurs while smoking, thereby helping adults quit smoking. It is advised to provide patients who are striving to quit smoking with proper emotional support and educational material while undergoing treatment with Nocrav 0.5 Tablet .

Directions for Use

There are three ways to use the tablet. You can choose any way of using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet under the supervision of your doctor. Take the tablet with a glass of water and preferably with food.1. Set a date to give up smoking and start Nocrav 0.5 Tablet a week exactly before the set date. Make sure that you quit smoking on the date decided. Take Nocrav 0.5 Tablet for a period of 12 weeks in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor.2. Start taking Nocrav 0.5 Tablet and decide a date to quit smoking between 8-35 days after you start treatment. Take Nocrav 0.5 Tablet for 12 weeks in the dose and duration suggested by your doctor.3. Start taking the tablet and decrease the number of cigarettes you smoke every day gradually for a 12-week period until you completely stop smoking. Then, take it for more than 12 weeks for a total of 24 weeks period in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.The above usage ways are for reference only. Please consult your doctor for the best advice on how to use Nocrav 0.5 Tablet .

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nocrav 0.5 Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Gas
  • Constipation
  • Trouble sleeping or insomnia
  • Unusual dreams
  • Changes in taste

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases, mood disorders (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), heart diseases (coronary artery disease, stroke), fits, blood vessel disorders (peripheral vascular disease), alcoholism, and drug abuse before taking. Neuropsychiatric events like depression, delusions, hallucinations, aggression, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal attempts are reported in patients using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet . If you experience any mood changes, please stop taking Nocrav 0.5 Tablet and consult your doctor immediately. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or a lactating mother before starting Nocrav 0.5 Tablet . Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness and sleepiness while using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet . Drinking alcohol can worsen your side effects like dizziness and drowsiness when you are treated with Nocrav 0.5 Tablet ; hence, please avoid alcohol consumption. Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients younger than 18 years of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Nocrav 0.5 Tablet may interact with antidiabetics (insulin), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-ulcers (cimetidine), HIV/AIDS drugs (dolutegravir), chest pain medicines (ranolazine), anti-cancers (vandetanib), and respiratory drugs (theophylline).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is to be cautiously used in liver, kidney diseases, mood disorders (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), heart diseases (coronary artery disease, stroke), fits, blood vessel disorders (peripheral vascular disease), alcoholism, and drug abuse.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • INSULIN
  • WARFARIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • RANOLAZINE
  • VANDETANIB

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not worry about the cravings for smoking. You need to hold up in the next few weeks, of course. Take it one step at a time. 
  • You can control your cravings by keeping your mouth busy with a piece of gum or candy.
  • Your doctor may also suggest nicotine replacement therapy. You can try gums, lozenges, or patches.
  • Avoid triggers that make you crave a cigarette. These include alcohol, caffeine and people who smoke nearby.
  • You can also try going to non-smoking public areas to divert your mind.
  • Go for a walk in nature for a quick exercise.
  • If you feel like giving up, remember why you started and what made you try this hard to quit smoking.
  • Lastly, accept yourself and embrace your family's support in encouraging you to quit smoking.

Special Advise

  • Close monitoring of renal function is advised in renal failure or kidney disease patients.
  • Keep a check on your heart condition (if you are a heart disease patient) with an electrocardiogram (ECG).
  • It is recommended to take advice from a mental health doctor if you notice any mood changes and suicidal thoughts while using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nicotine addiction: Nicotine is an addictive chemical found in the tobacco plant. It produces pleasing effects on the brain when a person smokes a cigarette. This effect is temporary, but it leads to the compulsive craving for one more cigarette. This continuous process of wanting to smoke despite a strong will to quit smoking is known as nicotine addiction/nicotine dependence. Symptoms include frequently failing to stop smoking, giving up social gatherings to smoke, and withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit smoking. Starting to smoke at a young age (18 years) is also a primary reason for nicotine addiction. Anyone with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse is at an increased risk of developing a nicotine addiction.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Nocrav 0.5 Tablet as it can worsen your side effects like dizziness and drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is a pregnancy category C drug. Animal studies of Nocrav 0.5 Tablet during pregnancy showed harmful effects on developing baby. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Nocrav 0.5 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Nocrav 0.5 Tablet affects breastfeeding. However, using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet while breastfeeding may make the breastfed infant vomit or develop a seizure/fits. It is advised to decide on discontinuing Nocrav 0.5 Tablet or discontinuing breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness and drowsiness while using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. If you have a history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment, let your doctor know. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Nocrav 0.5 Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. If you have a history of kidney diseases, let your doctor know. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Nocrav 0.5 Tablet .

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Children

Unsafe

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is not recommended in children or adolescents younger than 18 years of age.

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FAQs

Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is a smoking cessation aid used to treat nicotine addiction.
Nocrav 0.5 Tablet contains Varenicline, a smoking cessation aid. Nocrav 0.5 Tablet helps to cure nicotine addiction by decreasing the sense of pleasure you get while smoking and blocks the effect of nicotine chemicals by acting on the brain.
You could undergo nicotine replacement therapy while using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet only if the doctor advised you to do so. However, using a nicotine patch or other forms of NRT while being treated with Nocrav 0.5 Tablet may cause undesired effects. If you experience any worsening side effects, it is advised to continue one therapy after another or do as prescribed by the doctor.
Nocrav 0.5 Tablet should be cautiously used only under a doctor's supervision if you have any liver, kidney diseases, mood disorders (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), heart diseases (coronary artery disease, stroke), fits, blood vessel disorders (peripheral vascular disease), alcoholism, and drug abuse.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
Neuropsychiatric events like depression, delusions, hallucinations, aggression, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal attempts are reported in patients using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet . If you experience any mood changes, agitation or depression, please stop taking Nocrav 0.5 Tablet and consult your doctor immediately.
The occurrence of seizures is reported in patients with a seizure disorder while using Nocrav 0.5 Tablet . Hence, Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is cautiously recommended for use, and close monitoring is required in patients with a history of seizures/fits disorder during the course.
You may experience withdrawal symptoms with or without the usage of Nocrav 0.5 Tablet . Hence, it is advised to closely monitor for any symptoms like increased appetite, weight gain, trouble sleeping, slower heart rate, anxiety, restlessness, and urge to smoke. If you experience any withdrawal symptoms, please seek medical help immediately.
Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is not recommended in children or adolescents younger than 18 years of age.
Nocrav 0.5 Tablet is not an over the counter medicine. It is a Rx medicine that requires prescription.
The common side effects of Nocrav 0.5 Tablet include nausea, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, gas, constipation, trouble sleeping or insomnia, unusual dreams, and taste changes. Most of these side effects of Nocrav 0.5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help.
Take Nocrav 0.5 Tablet as advised by the doctor. To help you remember to take Nocrav 0.5 Tablet , take it at around the same time daily.

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