Wellbutrin
Indicated to assist in managing major depression and smoking cessation, this treatment is intended to address imbalances in brain chemicals to support lasting recovery.
Strengths: 150 · 300mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Zyban
- Therapeutic class
Aminoketone Antidepressant
- Pharmacological class
Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Precautions and warnings
may increase risk of seizures; monitor for changes in mood or behaviour
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; insomnia; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
tinnitus; anxiety; tremor
- Dosage forms
Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, keep in the original container.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; citalopram; tamoxifen; theophylline
- Age restrictions
Consult your doctor for appropriate use in patients under 18.
Contraindications
seizure disorder; history of eating disorders; abrupt withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines; use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Serious side effects
seizures — requires immediate medical attention; hypertension — requires immediate medical attention; hypersensitivity reactions — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to assist in managing major depression and smoking cessation, this treatment is intended to address imbalances in brain chemicals to support lasting recovery.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts as a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor. By increasing the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain, it helps regulate mood and reduces the withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine cessation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the potential benefit justifies the risk to the fetus. Breastfeeding: Avoid during treatment as it is excreted in human milk.
Wellbutrin
Indicated to assist in managing major depression and smoking cessation, this treatment is intended to address imbalances in brain chemicals to support lasting recovery.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bupropion
- Listed indication(s): Major Depressive Disorder, Tobacco Dependence
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 150 mg676-150-mg-4550
- 60 tablets - 300 mg676-300-mg-11361