bupropion

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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

/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

(byo͞o-prō′pē-ŏn′)

A drug, C₁₃H₁₈ClNO, used in its hydrochloride form for the treatment of depression and as an aid in smoking cessation. It is a weak inhibitor of norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake in the central nervous system.

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

Zyban^® Psychiatry An antidepressant Side effects Dry mouth, insomnia Contraindications Seizures, bulimia

bupropion

A drug used in the treatment of tobacco, drug and alcohol dependency. Bupropion reacts adversely with a wide range of other drugs and may induce seizures in sensitive persons. When used, a strict regime is necessary. A brand name is Zyban.

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 (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.

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However, the agency recently has requested that the four other manufacturers of generic versions of Wellbutrin XL 300 mg conduct bioequivalence studies of their products and to submit the results to the FDA by March 2013.

Bioequivalence problem results of generic Drug

Wellbutrin XL helps patients to comply with therapy by a once daily dose.

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Wellbutrin XL was originally developed by Biovail and has been distributed by Glaxo in the United States since 2003.

Biovail cuts dividend; buys Wellbutrin rights

The generic formulation of Wellbutrin XL (300 mg) is bioequivalent to the brand, the Food and Drug Administration has determined.

FDA clears generic Wellbutrin

Pharmaceutical stock Glaxo- SmithKline dropped 26p to 1434p after a US court ruling that could open the way for a cheap copycat version of its anti-depressant pill Wellbutrin XL.

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In those three studies combined, 84% of patients on Wellbutrin XL remained free of depression through the winter, vs.

Wellbutrin XL

The group said total sales of Wellbutrin products fell 30% to pounds 173m, which was partially offset by an exceptionally strong performance by Wellbutrin XL, while sales of Paxil dropped 51% to pounds 246m.

Glaxo loses pounds 1bn to copies

Antidepressants Wellbutrin XL and Paxil CR, the Imitrex migraine pill, epilepsy drug Lamictal and Requip for restless legs all faced generic rivals in the U.

Glaxo first-quarter hit by generics in US market

Total sales of Wellbutrin products fell 30pc to pounds 173m, which was partially offset by an exceptionally strong performance by Wellbutrin XL, while sales of Paxil dropped 51pc to pounds 246m.

Copy products hit drugs giant

The group said total sales of Wellbutrin products fell 30 per cent to pounds 173 million, which was partially offset by an exceptionally strong performance by Wellbutrin XL, while sales of Paxil dropped 51 per cent to pounds 246 million.

Anti-depressants cost Glaxo pounds 1.2bn

The original brand name products for the treatment of MDD are Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL.

New Higher Dose Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets Now Available

During months of campaigning, the company and Melnyk touted competing strategies to combat flagging sales of Biovail's two big sellers, the antidepressant Wellbutrin XL and blood pressure medicine Cardizem LA.