Bupron Sr
designed to aid in smoking cessation and to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
Strengths: 150mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Zyban
- Therapeutic class
Smoking Cessation Agents
- Pharmacological class
Aminoketone
- Known off-label uses
major depressive disorder
- Precautions and warnings
risk of dose-dependent seizures; monitor for psychiatric symptoms
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; insomnia; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
tremor; anxiety; concentration disturbance; hypertension
- Dosage forms
Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GSK
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
7–12 weeks
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; MAO inhibitors; levodopa; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
Not for use under 18 years.
Contraindications
seizure disorder; current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors; abrupt withdrawal of alcohol or sedatives
Serious side effects
seizure — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylactic shock — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to aid in smoking cessation and to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
Mechanism of action
It serves as a relatively weak inhibitor of the neuronal uptake of noradrenaline and dopamine, assisting in the reduction of cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with tobacco cessation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Avoid as it passes into breast milk.
Bupron Sr
designed to aid in smoking cessation and to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bupropion
- Listed indication(s): Tobacco Dependence
Available option
- 100 tablets - 150 mg477-150-mg-6322