Antidepressant Bupron

The generic name of Bupron is Bupropion which is an antidepressant drug that alters the neurotransmitters in the brain to restore its normal balance. It has significant effects on the mood of an individual and helps in creating positive feeling towards one’s well-being which is necessary for the treatment of season affective disorders or major depressive disorder. There have also been cases when Bupron SR has been used for reducing ADHD symptoms and aiding the process of smoking cessation. This medication falls in the category of nonepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI). The use of Bupron SR was approved for the first time in USA in the year 1989. It had a different generic name (Ampfebutamone) back then, but got renamed in the year 2000.

Uses of Bupron SR

Bupron SR has many medical uses in the pharmaceutical industry. The most popular ones are listed below:

• Depression: It is used an as antidepressant which is quite useful in cases like clinical depression or major depressive disorder. In case of fatigue and sleepiness, Bupron SR provides a better treatment than drugs in the category selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It’s is useful for anxious depression as well.
• Smoking Cessation: It helps in reducing withdrawal symptoms as well as nicotine cravings. Though how Bupron SR can aid the smoking cessation process in unknown, many researches are going on to find out the real reason.
• Bupron SR is useful in treating children suffering from Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• There have been evidences that prove Bupron SR helps in alleviating sexual dysfunction. Though, it hasn’t been approved by the FDA yet.
• Studies have shown Bupron SR helps in the treatment of obesity.
• Also used in case of bipolar depression.

Side-effects of Bupron SR

Though this medication has many medical uses, it also some side-effects that appear in patients. They are divided in two broad categories of major and minor effects. They are as follows:

Major Side-effects:

• Irritability
• Shaking
• Anxiety
• Hyperventilation
• Dry mouth
• Trouble in sleeping
• Breathlessness
• Restlessness
• Irregular heartbeats
• Skin hives, rash, or itching
• Severe headache
• Ringing or buzzing heard in the ears
• Fainting
• Confusion
• Trouble in concentrating
• Paranoia
• Delusions
• Seizures or convulsions

Minor Side-effects:

• Weight loss
• Trembling
• Appetite reduces
• Increased sweating
• Constipation
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Sore throat

Contraindications

Under certain conditions, this medication should not be prescribed to a patient. Every patient and doctor must be aware of it. Some of them are:

• Epilepsy or seizure
• Bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa
• Patients using monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Suicidal tendencies
• Liver damage

Pregnancy and Bupron SR

The drug has been assigned by pregnancy category B2 and C. Animal studies show significant risk. Therefore, only if the benefits are greater than the risk involved, it should be used.

Mode of Ingestion

Bupron SR is administered through the mouth in the form of tablets.