
Zyban
Bupropion tablets for smoking cessation. It works on the same brain chemicals that nicotine affects, easing cravings.
- Categories
- Antidepressants · Addiction Recovery
- Active ingredient
- Bupropion
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
Zyban is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Zyban depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Zyban details
- Condition
- Smoking Cessation
- Alternative names
- bupropion
- Therapeutic class
- Aminoketone Antidepressant
- Pharmacological class
- Smoking Cessation Agent
- Known off-label uses
- major depressive disorder; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anxiety; weight loss
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Levodopa
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Contraindications
seizure disorders; bulimia or anorexia nervosa; abrupt alcohol withdrawal; MAO inhibitor therapy
Serious side effects
seizures, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Bupropion tablets for smoking cessation. It works on the same brain chemicals that nicotine affects, easing cravings.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the neuronal reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, stabilising synaptic arousal pathways to reduce addiction cues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Zyban names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Bupropion at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.