Bupropion (Systemic)
Brand Names : Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, amfebutamone
Category- Antidepressant
- Smoking
cessation adjunct
DescriptionBupropion (byoo-PROE-pee-on) is used to relieve mental depression and is used as part
of a support program to help you stop smoking.
Bupropion is sold under different brand names for different uses. If you
are already taking medicine for mental depression or to help you stop smoking,
discuss this with your health care professional before taking bupropion. It is very important that you receive only one prescription
for bupropion at a time
.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
-
Extended-release tablets (U.S. and Canada)
-
Tablets (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Wellbutrin
- Wellbutrin SR
- Zyban
In Canada—
Another commonly used name is amfebutamone
.
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