10. CHANTIX (varenicline tartrate), for smoking cessation, is available in twostrengths, 0.5-mg and 1-mg tablets. The dose is:• Days 1 to 3: 0.5 mg once daily:• Days 4 to 7:0.5 mg twice daily (a.m and p.m); and• Days 8 to end of treatment: 1 mg twice daily (a.m and p.m)The treatment period is 12 weeks. How many 0.5-mg tablets and 1-mg tabletsshould be dispensed?

Given, The dosage regimen for CHANTIX: Days 1 to 3:0.5 mg once daily Days 4 to 7:0.5 mg twice daily…

Answered: 10. CHANTIX (varenicline tartrate), for…

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