Bupron SR 150 Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Bupropion 150 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
BUPRON SR 150 TABLET contains Bupropion which belongs to a group of medicines called Antidepressants. BUPRON SR 150 TABLET is used to manage major depressive disorder (persistent depresstion) and manage seasonal affective disorder (depression that occurs due to seasonal changes) in affected individuals. Before taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are diabetic, have/ever had head injury, seizures, depression, suicidal thoughts, tumor in brain/spine, high blood pressure, heart, kidney, and/or heart problems. BUPRON SR 150 TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. It is also used advised to be used with caution in breast-feeding women only if it is necessary since the medicine may pass through breast milk. BUPRON SR 150 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) unless it is clearly con
Uses
OF BUPRON SR 150 TABLET Manage major depressive disorder Prevents seasonal affective disorder in affected individuals
How It Works
BUPRON SR 150 TABLET works by managing the reuptake of three neurotransmitters, dopamine (responsible for pleasure), serotonin (responsible for cognitive functions such as memory, learning), and norepinephrine (responsible for fight/flight response during stress) in the brain which helps in managing the occurrence of depression by decreasing the level of three neurotransmitters in the brain (which are usually needed to cause depression) thus managing major depressive disorder and managing seasonal affective disorder in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
Take BUPRON SR 150 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow BUPRON SR 150 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET are weight loss, dry mouth, skin rash, nausea, stomach pain, anxiety, and/or dizziness. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsens. USES OF BUPRON SR 150 TABLET Manage major depressive disorder Prevents seasonal affective disorder in affected individuals HOW BUPRON SR 150 TABLET WORKSBUPRON SR 150 TABLET works by managing the reuptake of three neurotransmitters, dopamine (responsible for pleasure), serotonin (responsible for cognitive functions such as memory, learning), and norepinephrine (responsible for fight/flight response during stress) in the brain which helps in managing the occurrence of depression by decreasing the level of three neurotransmitters in the brain (which are usually needed to cause depression) thus managing major depressive disorder and managing seasonal affective disorder in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake BUPRON SR 150 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow BUPRON SR 150 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF BUPRON SR 150 TABLETCOMMON loss of appetite, weight loss dry mouth, sore throat, stomach pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence skin rash, sweating ringing in the ears, trouble sleeping shakiness agitation, anxiety, dizziness muscle pain fast heartbeat frequent urination RAREStop taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: seizures high blood pressure signs of severe allergic reactions such as rash, itching, hives, fever, swollen lymph glands, painful sores in the mouth or around the eyes, swelling of the lips or tongue, chest pain, and/or troubled breathing trouble sleeping agitation, depressed mood, changes in behavior/thinking, suicidal thoughts (in smokers who are under smoking cessation therapy) acting aggressive, angry/violent unusual thoughts /behavior such as delusions (believe you are someone else), hallucinations, paranoia (feeling that people are against you), and/or feeling confused suicidal thoughts
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBUPRON SR 150 TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET BREASTFEEDINGBUPRON SR 150 TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary as the medicine may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive/operate machines if your ability to drive/operate machines is impaired after taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET since it may alter the effect of the medicine. KIDNEYBUPRON SR 150 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. LIVERBUPRON SR 150 TABLET should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver problems such as severe hepatic cirrhosis, mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. ALLERGYDo not take BUPRON SR 150 TABLET if you are allergic to Bupropion, and/or any other ingredients in this medicine. HEART DISEASEBUPRON SR 150 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as heart attack, unstable heart disease, left ventricular dysfunction. Consult your doctor before taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET. OTHERSBUPRON SR 150 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have/had a seizure disorder/epilepsy have/ had an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder that causes people to get obsessed about weight on what they eat)/bulimia (an eating disorder in which you consume a large quantity of food in one sitting). Before taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: are a diabetic have ever had depression/other mental health problems, suicidal thoughts have had a head injury have a tumor in brain/spinal cord have high blood pressure Use in Pediatrics: BUPRON SR 150 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) unless it is clearly considered necessary. Your doctor might monitor the effects of the drug for any possible side effects, especially on suicidality, and unusual changes in behaviour during the initial few months of the course of> management. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child. Use in Geriatrics: BUPRON SR 150 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years/above). Consult your doctor before taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking BUPRON SR 150 TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine: zyban (medicine used to help people stop smoking) monoamine oxidase inhibitor (medicine used for depression) Ex. phenelzine sulfate, tranylcypromine sulfate, isocarboxazid insulin/other medicines to control your blood sugar (Ex.glimepiride,gliclazide, glipizide) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of BUPRON SR 150 TABLET, contact your doctor immediately or go to a hospital straight away. Symptoms of overdose are seizure, hallucinations, loss of consciousness, sinus tachycardia (fast heartbeat), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), fever, muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis (muscle death), low blood pressure, stupor (unconsciousness), coma, and respiratory failure. SYNOPSIS Drug : Bupropion Pharmacological Category : Antidepressants Therapeutic Indication : Major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep BUPRON SR 150 TABLET out of reach in children Store BUPRON SR 150 TABLET at room temperature
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Last Updated
10 Dec 2022