Generic Wellbutrin : An Effective Antidepressant

Generic Wellbutrin is an effective oral medication for –

Severe Depression Seasonal Affective

Disorder Smoking cessation

The Active Ingredient

• Bupropion Hydrochloride

• Chemical Formula – C13H18ClNO

• Molecular Weight – 276.2 g/mol

Action Mechanism• The action mechanism of Generic

Wellbutrin (Bupropion) in treating depression is unknown.

• Presumably, it has dopaminergic or noradrenergic effects.

• It weakly inhibits the neuronal reuptake of a neurotransmitter, Serotonin.

Usage Instructions

• Generic Wellbutrin should be used as per the doctor’s recommendation.

• Follow all the directions properly for safe and effective use.

• Do not take less or more amount of dose than prescribed.

Usage Instructions

• Consume the dose orally without crushing or breaking the pill.

• Initially, your doctor may prescribe lower dose.

Safety Measures

Consults doctor about following issues before using Generic Wellbutrin –

Medical history of –

o Convulsiono Eating or sleeping disordero Neurological disorderso Chronic alcoholism

Plausible Side Effects

Dry Mouth

Dizziness

Headache

Blurred vision

Sore throat

Confusion

Restlessness

Contraindications

• History of seizure

• Eating disorder (Bulimia)

• Chronic alcoholism

• Pregnant women

• Nursing mothers

• Using other antidepressant

• Suicidal tendency

• Liver or kidney dysfunction

Contraindications

Medicinal Interactions• Generic Wellbutrin interacts adversely with

following drugs –• Anti-epileptic drugs

• Anti-platelet drugs

• Drugs that act on nervous system

• Antiviral drugs

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