bupropion may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
bupropion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
bupropion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
bupropion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
bupropion may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentration and judgement. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
bupropion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of bupropion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
bupropion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of bupropion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised for the use of bupropion in these patients with close monitoring from a doctor for any possible side effects.
Medicine Overview of bupropion 150mg Tablet
Introduction
bupropion is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression and smoking addiction. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.
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Uses of bupropion
Depression
Smoking addiction
Side effects of bupropion
Common
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 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 with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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 use in smoking addiction are not fully understood.
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.
Quick Tips
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.
Brief Description
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 treatmen...
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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 ...
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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 smoki...
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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 he...
Pregnancy
Data from epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to bupropion in first trimester have not identified an increased risk of congen...
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Interaction
Neuroleptics, lithium and TCAs, benzodiazepine, alcohol, drugs that lower seizure threshold. Increased risk of side effects when co-admin with levodop...
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