Cytisine - what is this substance? Reviews, instructions for use
Planning a pregnancy, but are afraid that smoking will negatively affect a baby's health? And with all the desire you can not stop buying cigarettes? In this matter, you can help the substance cytisine, which is contained in such drugs as Cytisin, Tabex, Tsipirkuten. This organic compound has already helped many people who want to cope with nicotine addiction. Today we learn all about the alkaloid cytisine: what kind of substance is it, in what forms is it produced, how correctly it is used. And we'll find out what people think about him, because there are a lot of feedback from users. 
Description
Many people are interested in the question: "Cytisine - what is this substance and what is it used for?" This is an alkaloid( organic compound), which is contained in the seeds of broom and thermopsis. They belong to the family of legumes. In small doses, alkaloids have a therapeutic effect, so they are often used for medical purposes. So, the substance is present in such drugs as Morphine, Codeine, Atropine, Quinine. However, today we will speak about one more remedy called Cytisin, in which there is also an alkaloid. The use of this drug today is limited due to the widespread use of other drugs of a similar action. At present, the cytisine substance is used in the form of tablets and patches in such drugs as Tabex and Tsipirkuten.
When can I use it?
A drug with the same name as an alkaloid, the doctor can prescribe for the fight against nicotine addiction. The "Cytisin" remedy in this case makes it easier to quit smoking. This drug strongly affects the change in the sensations of smoking. They become unpleasant. At the same time a person soon makes a decision to not buy cigarettes anymore.
Restrictions on
It is not recommended to use drugs containing cytisine in such pathologies:
- Schizophrenia.
- Tumors of various etiologies.
- Heart failure.
- Stomach ulcer.
- Diabetes mellitus.
Form
The drug "Cytisin" is available in three types:
- Film for gluing on the gum.
- Tablets coated with a special coating.
- The transdermal therapeutic system.
Use of pills
Tablets "Cytisine" from what help and how to take them? They, as well as a film, a plaster, help the person to quit smoking as quickly as possible. There is a definite treatment scheme for achieving the best result:
From 1 to 3 days - 1 pill every 2 hours, but not more than 6 pieces per day.
From 4 to 12 days - 1 tablet every 2.5 hours, but not more than 4 pieces per day.
From 13 to 16 days - 1 pill every 3 hours.
From 17 to 20 days - 1 tablet every 5 hours( 3 pieces per day).
From the 21st to the 25th day - 1-2 pills a day.
Film "Cytisine": instruction
It is used locally. It is pasted on the gum or on the cheek daily. In the first 5 days, you need to glue it 4 to 8 times. If a person during this time begins to feel the result( the pull to the puffs disappears), then the treatment goes according to this scheme:
From 8 to 12 days - 1 film twice a day.
From 13 to 15 days - 1 piece 3 times a day. 
Application of the package with the
system The "Cytisin" preparation in this form of release is used as follows:
- It is necessary to wipe the inner side of the forearm with alcohol or water.
- Open the package with the system, remove the protective film, apply a sticky side to the skin and squeeze it well.
Do not allow moisture to enter the area where the system package is located. For 1 day only 1 sticker is needed. You can set it for 12-18 hours. The next system must be glued to the other hand.
Duration of application of the drug in this form of release may be from 1 to 3 weeks. 
Cytisine: the price of
Due to the fact that the drug with this name is no longer produced, its cost is unknown. However, the cytisine substance is found in other effective analog medicines. One of such substitutes is the drug Tabex. Knowing its cost, it is possible to understand approximately at what price the medication "Tsitizin" would be sold. The price of "Tabex" tablets in the amount of 100 pieces varies within 850-950 rubles.
And for 10 patches of the drug "Tsipirkuten", another substitute, you need to give about 380 rubles.
Opinions of people
Many smoking women and men do not even know about such a substance as cytisine: what kind of substance is it, in what preparations is it contained. However, people who have encountered him, are aware that this white or yellowish powder helps to cope with the dependence on tobacco smoking. Basically, such medications as "Tabex" or "Tsipirkuten" containing cytisine in their composition, the reviews are positive. Former smokers note that these drugs really help get rid of cravings for cigarettes. After the second or third use of pills or plaster, a person forgets that he has not been dragging out for a long time. And soon this hunting disappears. However, people note that a positive result will come only when a person really wants to end this addiction, and will also follow all the recommendations in the instruction. And if a former smoker adheres to a certain treatment regimen, he will be able to get rid of tobacco smoking forever. Preparations "Tabex", "Tsitizin", "Tsipirkuten" really help a person not to break.
However, not all people are positive about these funds. Some men and women could not quit smoking. And the whole point is that either they did not want to do this, or they took a medicine for the wrong scheme. An important condition for the effectiveness of such drugs as "Tabex" or "Tsipirkuten" is the irresistible desire of the patient to change the situation, stop smoking. And if there is not such a hunt, and people will be forced to apply these drugs, there will be no positive effect. Only the money will be wasted. Also it is necessary to take into account the fact that it is necessary to use these funds according to a certain scheme. And if a person did not observe it, drank pills or glued the patch chaotically, there would be no effect from such treatment. In any situation you need to take seriously your health. Also, before using any form of the drug containing a cytisine substance, you need to consult this matter with the doctor. 
A popular substitute for
As it became clear, the drug "Tabex" replaced the drug "Cytisine", so the latter stopped producing as an independent drug. But in combination with other drugs this substance is used. Tabex tablets, for example, have the following composition:
- The main component is cytisine.
- Auxiliary elements - magnesium stearate, talc, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose.
Tabec tablets should be taken orally, swallowing them and washing down with a glass of water. In order for the effect of these pills to come, the patient should have a desire to quit smoking. You need to drink them according to the same scheme as the Cytisine pill. The "Tabex" medication has many contraindications, but the absolute ones are the following:
- A transient stroke.
- Heart Attack.
- Arrhythmia.
- Edema of the lungs.
- Asthma.
- Angina pectoris.
- Atherosclerosis.
- Pregnancy or the period of breastfeeding.
Persons under the age of 18 and after 65 years of age are not advised to quit using medication.
With the above diagnoses, smoking should be abandoned independently. After all, such health problems, supported by cigarette smoking in addition, can have a negative impact on human health, up to a lethal outcome.
What is the secret of efficiency?
Cytisine - what is this substance and why does it have such an effect? It turns out that the drugs "Tabex", "Cytisine", "Tsipirkuten", having this alkaloid in its composition, are similar in effect to nicotine. It turns out that there is simply a substitution of one substance for another. And the organism does not catch this difference. Therefore, withdrawal takes place naturally, people do not experience any discomfort.
Conclusion
Now everyone understands everything about the alkaloid cytisine: what kind of substance is it and what is it used for. Despite the fact that the drug with this name replaced other drugs, still the main component of this tool is available in its substitutes. So, analogues of the medicine "Cytisine" are tablets "Tabex" and also plaster "Tsipirkuten".Numerous reviews of people indicate that these funds do help to cope with the dependence on smoking.