Introduction
bupropion is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression and smoking addiction. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical ... View More
Uses of bupropion
Side effects of bupropion
How to use bupropion
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. bupropion may be taken wit... View More
How bupropion works
bupropion works in depression by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood. The mechanism underlying its u... View More
What if you forget to take bupropion?
If you miss a dose of bupropion, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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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