Bupropion belongs to the antidepressants, in addition to the treatment of depression, can also be used for smoking cessation, specific should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Bupropion is a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, which can effectively treat the acute phase of depression and prevent the relapse and recurrence of depression. Chapter 23, section 9 of Shen Yuyuan Estate Psychiatry clearly suggests that it can also be applied to smoking cessation treatment, and the commonly used dosage forms are tablets and extended-release tablets.
Bupropion use may cause muscle pain, fever, headache, bitter mouth and other adverse reactions, etc. Pregnant women, lactation, children should not be used, the elderly use of the drug should be timely detection of renal function. Contraindicated in allergy to ingredients, anorexia, epilepsy, etc., and can not be used concomitantly with the monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as selegiline and isoniazid.
Bupropion is a prescription drug and should be used in accordance with medical advice to avoid adverse reactions.