Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Bupropion(150mg)
Zyban 150mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include insomnia (difficulty sleeping), allergic reaction, impaired concentration, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of seizure or if you drink alcohol. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual mood changes or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Zyban 150mg Tablet SR works in depression by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood. The mechanism underlying its use in smoking addiction are not fully understood.
Pharmacokinetics: Bupropion is a racemic mixture. The pharmacologic activity and pharmacokinetics of the individual enantiomers have not been studied. The mean elimination half-life (±SD) of bupropion after chronic dosing is 21 (±9) hours, and steady-state plasma concentrations of bupropion are reached within 8 days.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zyban
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Allergic reaction
Impaired concentration
Sweating
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Taste change
Abdominal pain
Agitation
Anxiety
Fever
Constipation
Tremors
Bupropion is contraindicated in patients with a pre-existing seizure disorder or conditions that increase the risk of seizures (e.g., severe head trauma, arteriovenous malformation, CNS tumor (e.g., brain tumor or intracranial mass), CNS infection, severe stroke, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and in cases of ...
Zyban 150mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Zyban 150mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Zyban 150mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Bupropion is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and as an aid to smoking cessation.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Zyban 150mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Zyban 150mg Tablet SR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Zyban 150mg Tablet SR for the treatment of depression.
It can also help you quit smoking.
Take it in the morning to avoid difficulty sleeping later that night.
It causes fewer side effects as compared to other anti-depression medications.
Stop taking Zyban 150mg Tablet SR and inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood and behavior changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizure disorder, eating disorder, or if you drink alcohol.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zyban 150mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Does Zyban 150mg Tablet SR help with anxiety and sleeplessness?
No, Zyban 150mg Tablet SR should not be used for anxiety or sleeplessness. Instead, it may worsen anxiety. In fact, two of the common side effects are anxiety and sleeplessness. It is because of this that your doctor may even advise you not to take Zyban 150mg Tablet SR too close to bedtime.
Q. Is Zyban 150mg Tablet SR addictive?
If Zyban 150mg Tablet SR is taken in the correct dose, for the correct duration, and in the correct way as advised by the doctor, then there is no risk of addiction. However, if more than the recommended dose is taken or if the tablets are crushed and inhaled, then abuse potential and addiction are likely.
Q. What are the factors that can increase chances of seizures with Zyban 150mg Tablet SR?
The risk of seizure appears to be strongly associated with the dose of Zyban 150mg Tablet SR. Increasing your dose of Zyban 150mg Tablet SR may increase the risk. The risk of seizure increases with regular intake of alcohol, diabetes, serious head injury or history of head trauma, previous seizures, central nervous system tumor or infection, or addiction to cocaine, opiates, or stimulants. The risk also increases with simultaneous use of medicines to treat psychosis or depression, theophylline and oral corticosteroids, or if you are taking medicines that cause loss of appetite (anorectics).
Q. Is it normal to get red eyes after starting Zyban 150mg Tablet SR?
No, it is very rare to develop eye problems such as redness in and around the eyes, eye pain, and blurred vision. Consult your doctor if you notice any such side effects or want to know if you are at risk or not. You can even receive preventative treatment if you are at risk.
