Treatment Details
Bupropion
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Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS
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Brand Name: Aplenzin, Budeprion, Buproban,
Drug Class: Atypical antidepressant (NDRI)
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Brain and Nerves, Mental Health
Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 75mg, 100mg, Tablet (SR) - 100mg, 150mg, 200mg , Tablet (Wellbutrin XL) - 150mg, 300mg , Tablet (Aplenzin) - 174mg, 348mg, 522mg , Tablet (Forfivo XL) - 450mg
Common Usage: Major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, smoking cessation
How it works
Unknown, may act through dopaminergic or noradrenergic pathways
Pregnancy
If treatment for major depressive disorder is initiated for the first time during pregnancy, agents other than bupropion are preferred
Lactation
When first initiating an antidepressant in a patient who is breastfeeding, agents other than bupropion are preferred; however, maternal use of bupropion is not considered a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. According to the manufacturer, the decision to breastfeed during therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and benefits of treatment to the mother
Warnings
"Black Box Warning: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adolescents ; Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity, anorexia/bulimia, concomitant use with MAOIs, seizure disorder Warnings: Hepatotoxicity, hepatic cirrhosis, sexual dysfunction, mydriasis,"
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