Bupron Sr
Designed to aid in smoking cessation and to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
- Categories
- Antidepressants · Addiction Recovery
- Active ingredient
- Bupropion
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
Bupron Sr details
- Condition
- Tobacco Dependence
- Alternative names
- Zyban; Wellbutrin
- Therapeutic class
- Smoking Cessation Agents
- Pharmacological class
- Aminoketone
- Known off-label uses
- major depressive disorder
- Precautions and warnings
- risk of dose-dependent seizures; monitor for psychiatric symptoms
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; insomnia; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- tremor; anxiety; concentration disturbance; hypertension
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 7–12 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; MAO inhibitors; levodopa; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
- Not for use under 18 years.
Contraindications
seizure disorder; current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors; abrupt withdrawal of alcohol or sedatives
Serious side effects
seizure, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylactic shock, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to aid in smoking cessation and to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
Mechanism of action
It serves as a relatively weak inhibitor of the neuronal uptake of noradrenaline and dopamine, assisting in the reduction of cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with tobacco cessation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Avoid as it passes into breast milk.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Bupron Sr
Bupron Sr contains bupropion, an active ingredient used for managing tobacco dependence. The same substance is also sold under brand names including Zyban and Wellbutrin. Manufactured by GSK, this product is supplied as a 150mg tablet. Patients seeking support for cessation often use these specific preparations.
Bupron Sr availability in Asia
Bupron Sr is registered across 11 markets, including the Philippines, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic bupropion, much of which is made in India, is often a more accessible option than the original brand. This helps expats and individuals living far from a well-stocked pharmacy maintain their treatment. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care.