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bupropion /bu·pro·pi·on/ (bu-pro´pe-on) a monocyclic compound structurally similar to amphetamine, used as the hydrochloride salt as an antidepressant and as an aid in smoking cessation.
Bupropion An antidepressant medication given to smokers for nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It is sold under the trade name Zyban. Mentioned in: Smoking-Cessation Drugs
buPROPion [boo͡prō′pē·on] a heterocyclic mood-elevating drug used to treat some types of depression (trademark: Wellbutrin) and also to promote smoking cessation (trademark: Zyban). bupropion [bu-pro´pe-on] a compound structurally similar to amphetamine, used in the form of the hydrochloride salt as an antidepressant and as an aid in smoking cessation to reduce the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal; administered orally.
bupropion (byōō´prō´pēon), n brand names: Wellbutrin, Zyban;
drug class: antidepressant; action: weak uptake inhibitor of dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine; mechanism unknown; uses: treatment of depression and anxiety disorders; tobacco cessation. bupropion Zyban® Psychiatry An antidepressant Side effects Dry mouth, insomnia Contraindications Seizures, bulimia Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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