Zybex SR150mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Zybex SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Zybex SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Zybex SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Zybex SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zybex SR may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentratio... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Zybex SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zybex SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Zybex SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zybex SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Zybex SR is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression and smoking addiction. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical m... View More
Uses of Zybex SR
- Depression
- Smoking addiction
Side effects of Zybex SR
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Allergic reaction
- Impaired concentration
- Sweating
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Taste change
- Abdominal pain
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Fever
- Constipation
- Tremor
How to use Zybex SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zybex SR may be taken with... View More
How Zybex SR works
Zybex SR works in depression by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood. The mechanism underlying its us... View More
What if you forget to take Zybex SR?
If you miss a dose of Zybex SR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- You have been prescribed Bupron XL 150 Tablet for the treatment of depression.
- It can also help you quit smoking.
- Take it in the morning to avoid difficulty sleeping later that night.
- It causes fewer side effects as compared to other anti-depression medications.
- Stop taking Bupron XL 150 Tablet and inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood and behavior changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizure disorder, eating disorder, or if you drink alcohol.
Indication
Depression, smoking cessation
Administration
Swallow extended/sustained-release tablets whole; do not chew, crush, or split; this may lead to adverse effects including seizures
Adult Dose
Oral Smoking cessation Adult: Modified-release preparation: Initially, 150 mg once daily for 6 days then increased to 150 mg bid. Period of treatment:... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Use caution; consider dose reduction
Contraindication
It is contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder. Bupropion Hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients treated with other medications that co... View More
Mode of Action
Bupropion HCl is a relatively weak inhibitor of the neuronal uptake of norepinephrine, serotinin and dopamine. The mechanism by which it aids in smoking... View More
Precaution
It should be used with extreme caution, in patients with history of seizure disorders or in patients with other predisposing factors such as severe hepa... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (25-34%),Dry mouth (17-28%),Nausea (1-18%),Weight loss (15-20%),Insomnia (11-20%),Agitation (2-32%),Dizziness (6-22%),Pharyngitis (3-13%)... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Data from epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to bupropion in first trimester have not identified an increased risk of congenit... View More
Interaction
Neuroleptics, lithium and TCAs, benzodiazepine, alcohol, drugs that lower seizure threshold. Increased risk of side effects when co-admin with levodopa.... View More
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