Bupropion Tablets
Indicated to support smoking cessation, developed to help manage nicotine withdrawal and mitigate cravings in patients treated for nicotine dependence.
Strengths: 150mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Zyban
- Therapeutic class
Smoking Cessation Aid
- Pharmacological class
Aminoketone
- Known off-label uses
major depressive disorder
- Contraindications
seizure disorders; eating disorders
- Precautions and warnings
monitor for mood changes
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
tremor; dizziness
- Serious side effects
seizure — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
daily
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
Alcohol; MAOIs
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential risk; use only if required. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Patient summary
Indicated to support smoking cessation, developed to help manage nicotine withdrawal and mitigate cravings in patients treated for nicotine dependence.
Mechanism of action
Bupropion inhibits neuronal reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline, reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms and preventing relapse.
Bupropion Tablets
Indicated to support smoking cessation, developed to help manage nicotine withdrawal and mitigate cravings in patients treated for nicotine dependence.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bupropion
- Listed indication(s): Tobacco Dependence
Available option
- 360 tablets - 150 mg947-150-mg-11820