Generic for Zyban Sr for Mental Depression - Drug Information

Generic Name - Bupropion

Category - Antidepressant medication

Indications

Mental Depression
Generic Zyban is indicated to treat mental depression. Depression is caused by an imbalance among the amounts of neurotransmitters that are released by nerves. Bupropion (generic Zyban) acts differently from other antidepressants and may be useful for treating patients who have had unusual or limiting effects from other antidepressants. Depression is caused by an imbalance among the amounts of neurotransmitters that are released by nerves.

Generic for Zyban Sr Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Zyban is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Zyban should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

An eating disorder
Bipolar disorder or psychosis
Heart disease, heart attack or irregular heart beat
Head injury or brain tumor
High blood pressure
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Seizures
Suicidal thoughts
Tourette's syndrome

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Zyban. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Amphetamine
Carbamazepine
Cimetidine
Cocaine
Corticosteroids
Dextrianogetanube
Kava kava, piper methysticum
Levodopa or combination drugs
Linezolid
Medications or herbal products for weight control
Medicines for mental depression

Generic for Zyban Sr Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericZyban
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Zyban for Depression is 300 mg/day, given as 150 mg twice daily. Dosing should begin at 150 mg/day given every day for the first 3 days, followed by a dose increase for most patients to the recommended usual dose of 300 mg/day. There should be an interval of at least 8 hours between successive doses.

Generic for Zyban Sr Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Zyban side Effects include agitation, anxiety, or restlessness, especially in the first week of treatment or when doses are changed
Confusion, seizures, skin rash, itching, hives and vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Zyban.

Generic for Zyban Sr and Pregnancy

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zyban in pregnant women have not been established.

Generic for Zyban Sr and Breastfeeding

Considering the potential serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, it is recommended to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into importance of the drug to the mother.

Generic for Zyban Sr and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zyban in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Zyban Sr and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zyban in geriatric pediatric patients have not been systematically evaluated.

Note

The above information about Generic Zyban serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.