Buproprion

Summary

Bupropion is a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and as an aid to smoking cessation.

Brand Name

  • Wellbutrin XL
  • Wellbutrin SR
  • Aplenzin
  • Auvelity
  • Budeprion
  • Contrave
  • Forfivo
  • Zyban

Drug Class

  • Aminoketone
  • Antidepressants

Medical Condition (Indication)

  • Depression
  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Smoking Cessation (Off-Label)

Positive Drug Report Risk

  • Amphetamine
  • Methamphetamine
  • LSD

Resources

Schwebach, A. & Ball, J. (2016). Urine Drug Screening: Minimizing False-Positives and False-Negatives to Optimize Patient Care. U.S. Pharmacist, Vol 48(1), 26-30

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