The red, round pill with imprint 192 is known to be 100 mg of bupropion hydrochloride. It is supplied by Chartwell RX, LLC.
Bupropion is a member of the medication classes various antidepressants, smoking cessation drugs, and is used to treat Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Smoking Cessation, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Pregnancy cannot be considered risk-free. The prohibited Substances Act (CSA) does not classify 100 mg of bupropion as a prohibited substance.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Drug Class | Miscellaneous antidepressants, Smoking cessation agents |
| Pregnancy Category | C – Risk cannot be ruled out |
| CSA Schedule | Not a controlled drug |
| Labeler / Supplier | Chartwell RX, LLC |
USES
An antidepressant called bupropion helps people quit smoking and control their weight in addition to treating depression and seasonal affective disorder. Wellbutrin, Zyban, Auvelity, and Contrave all include the active component bupropion together with dextromethorphan and naltrexone. In addition to reducing nicotine cravings and improving mood management, bupropion and naltrexone together also assist decrease food consumption.
It is believed that bupropion functions by altering the brain’s noradrenaline and dopamine levels.
The FDA initially approved bupropion as a medication on December 30, 1985.
SIDE EFFECTS
Typical side effects of bupropion
The most typical adverse effects could be:
The symptoms may include dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, insomnia, tremors, sweating, nervousness, fast heartbeats, confusion, agitation, hostility, rash, weight loss, increased urination, headache, dizziness, or pain in the muscles or joints.
Serious adverse effects of bupropion
If you experience any of these symptoms of a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling) or an allergic reaction to bupropion (hives, itching, fever, swollen glands, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat), get emergency medical attention.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood .
WARNINGS
If you suffer from seizures, have an eating disorder, or quit taking sedatives, alcohol, or seizure medicine abruptly, you should not use bupropion. Combining two medications that include bupropion is not advised. For instance, if you take Wellbutrin for depression, you shouldn’t take Contrave for weight loss.
When using MAO inhibitors such isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine, avoid using bupropion for 14 days before to or following their usage.
Some young people (up to 24 years old) who start taking this medication may experience suicidal thoughts. Pay attention to any changes in your symptoms or mood. Inform your doctor of any new or deteriorating symptoms.
Be aware that changes in your mental health could occur .
