Zupion SR Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Bupropion 150 mg
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ZUPION SR TABLET contains Bupropion which belongs to a group of medicines called Antidepressants. ZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR 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. ZUPION SR 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. ZUPION SR TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) unless it is clearly con
Uses
OF ZUPION SR TABLET Manage major depressive disorder Prevents seasonal affective disorder in affected individuals
How It Works
ZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow ZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR TABLET Manage major depressive disorder Prevents seasonal affective disorder in affected individuals HOW ZUPION SR TABLET WORKSZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow ZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR TABLET BREASTFEEDINGZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive/operate machines if your ability to drive/operate machines is impaired after taking ZUPION SR TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ZUPION SR TABLET since it may alter the effect of the medicine. KIDNEYZUPION SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as renal impairment. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. LIVERZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR TABLET if you are allergic to Bupropion, and/or any other ingredients in this medicine. HEART DISEASEZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR TABLET. OTHERSZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR 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: ZUPION SR 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: ZUPION SR TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years/above). Consult your doctor before taking ZUPION SR TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking ZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR 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 ZUPION SR TABLET out of reach in children Store ZUPION SR TABLET at room temperature
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Last Updated
10 Dec 2022