Bupropion Hcl
Brand names,
Bupropion Hcl
Analogs
Bupropion Hcl
Brand Names Mixture
Bupropion Hcl
Chemical_Formula
C13H18ClNO
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/bupropz.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
N. B. Mehta, U.S. Pat.. 3,819,706 and 3,885,046 (1974,1975)
Bupropion Hcl
Molecular Weight
239.741 g/mol
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Melting Point
233-234oC
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H2O Solubility
312 mg/ml
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State
Solid
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LogP
3.741
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Dosage Forms
Immediate and sustained release tablets
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Indication
For the treatment of depression and as aid to smoking cessation.
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Pharmacology
Bupropion, an antidepressant of the aminoketone class and a non-nicotine aid to smoking cessation, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Compared to classical tricyclic antidepressants, Bupropion is a relatively weak inhibitor of the neuronal uptake of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. In addition, Bupropion does not inhibit monoamine oxidase. Bupropion produces dose-related central nervous system (CNS) stimulant effects in animals, as evidenced by increased locomotor activity, increased rates of responding in various schedule-controlled operant behavior tasks, and, at high doses, induction of mild stereotyped behavior.
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Absorption
For sustained release, peak plasma concentrations are achieved within 3 hours.
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side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include seizures, hallucinations, loss of consciousness, tachycardia, and cardiac arrest.
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Patient Information
Bupropion Hcl
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals