Bupro 150mg Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Bupro 150mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of depression and smoking addiction. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.
Bupro 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.
Uses of Bupro Tablet SR
Benefits of Bupro Tablet SR
In Depression
Depression affects mood, energy levels, and daily activities. Bupro 150mg Tablet SR is used to help improve mood and emotional balance in individuals with depression, supporting better focus, motivation, and overall mental well-being.
In Smoking addiction
Smoking addiction is driven by nicotine dependence and can be hard to overcome. Bupro 150mg Tablet SR is used to aid in quitting smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, making it easier to stop and maintain a smoke-free life.
Side effects of Bupro Tablet SR
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 Bupro
- 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
How to use Bupro Tablet SR
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. Bupro 150mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Bupro Tablet SR works
Bupro 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Bupro 150mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bupro 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.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Bupro 150mg Tablet SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bupro 150mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Bupro 150mg Tablet SR may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentration and judgement. This may affect your driving ability.
Bupro 150mg Tablet SR may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentration and judgement. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bupro 150mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bupro 150mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bupro 150mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bupro 150mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised for the use of Bupro 150mg Tablet SR in these patients with close monitoring from a doctor for any possible side effects.
Caution is advised for the use of Bupro 150mg Tablet SR in these patients with close monitoring from a doctor for any possible side effects.
What if you forget to take Bupro Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Bupro 150mg Tablet SR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Bupro 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 Bupro 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.
- You have been prescribed Bupro 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 Bupro 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Propiophenone Derivetive
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Norepinephrine-Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Bupro with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Bupropion. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Bupropion. Please consult your doctor.
Concomi
Do not consume Moclobemide with Bupropion. If Moclobemide is essential, ensure a gap of at least 24 hours after discontinuing Bupropion. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant us
Do not consume Rasagiline with Bupropion. If Rasagiline is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Bupropion. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant use m
Do not consume Selegiline with Bupropion. If Selegiline is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Bupropion. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant use m
Do not consume Safinamide with Bupropion. If Safinamide is essential, ensure a gap of at least 24 hours after discontinuing Bupropion. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant use
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Bupro 150mg Tablet SR
Twice A Day
58%
Once A Day
37%
Thrice A Day
5%
What are you using Bupro Tablet SR for?
Depression
100%
FAQs
Does Bupro 150mg Tablet SR help with anxiety and sleeplessness?
No, Bupro 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 Bupro 150mg Tablet SR too close to bedtime.
Is Bupro 150mg Tablet SR addictive?
If Bupro 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.
What are the factors that can increase chances of seizures with Bupro 150mg Tablet SR?
The risk of seizure appears to be strongly associated with the dose of Bupro 150mg Tablet SR. Increasing your dose of Bupro 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).
Is it normal to get red eyes after starting Bupro 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.
Do I need to take any precautions to prevent seizures?
Since the risk of seizures is dose-related, you should not exceed the recommended dose. In case you need an increase in the dosage, your doctor will gradually increase the dose. Seizures are more common with Bupro 150mg Tablet SR medicines which are released immediately on taking than with prolonged-release preparations. Consult your doctor if you are trying to stop alcohol while using Bupro 150mg Tablet SR. It is advised that you reduce your alcohol intake slowly over time.
Can I take Bupro 150mg Tablet SR if I am already taking captopril for blood pressure control?
You may take Bupro 150mg Tablet SR while taking captopril, but you need to get your blood pressure regularly checked. Bupro 150mg Tablet SR can increase your blood pressure even if you are taking captopril. If your blood pressure increases, then consult your doctor immediately since you may have to stop Bupro 150mg Tablet SR.
What if someone takes excess of Bupro 150mg Tablet SR?
Excess of Bupro 150mg Tablet SR may cause fast heartbeat, drowsiness, changes in electrical activity of the heart (arrhythmias, QT prolongation), and loss of consciousness. The patient should be given immediate medical support.
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