Buproban (Oral)
Generic name:bupropion (oral route) [ bue-PROE-pee-on ]
Drug class:Smoking cessation agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 20, 2022.
Suicidality and Antidepressant DrugsAntidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term trials. These trials did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in subjects aged 65 and older .In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy, monitor closely for worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Advise families and caregivers of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber .
Oral route(Tablet;Tablet, Extended Release)Suicidality and Antidepressant DrugsAlthough Zyban(R) is not indicated for treatment of depression, it contains the same active ingredient as the antidepressant medications Wellbutrin(R), Wellbutrin(R) SR, and Wellbutrin XL(R) . Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term trials. These trials did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in subjects over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in subjects aged 65 and older. In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy, monitor closely for worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Advise families and caregivers of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber BuPROPion hydrochloride extended-release tablet is not approved for use in pediatric patients .
The Buproban brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Aplenzin
- Budeprion SR
- Budeprion XL
- Buproban
- Forfivo XL
- Wellbutrin
- Wellbutrin SR
- Wellbutrin XL
- Zyban
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Extended Release, 24 HR
- Tablet, Extended Release, 12 HR
- Tablet
- Tablet, Extended Release
Therapeutic Class: Antidepressant
Chemical Class: Aminoketone
Uses for Buproban
Bupropion is used to treat depression and to prevent depression in patients with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is sometimes called winter depression. It is also used as part of a support program to help people stop smoking.
Bupropion is sold under different brand names. If you are already taking medicine for depression or to help you stop smoking, discuss this with your doctor before taking bupropion. It is very important that you receive only one prescription at a time for bupropion.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Buproban
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good i
