Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Bupropion
ATC Code
N06AX12
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Bupron?
depression and seasonal affectiv...
used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder , it also supports smoking cessation and weight management
How to Take It
1
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take bupropion exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Too muc
Safety Alerts
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days
A dangerous drug interaction could occur
MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to it or if you have ever had: a seizure disorder
an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia
Important Warnings
You should not take bupropion if you have seizures, an eating disorder, or suddenly stopped using alcohol, seizure medication, or sedatives
You should not take two medicines together that contain bupropion for example, if you take Wellbutrin for depression, you should not also take Contrave for weight control
Do not use bupropion within 14 days before or 14 days after you have used a MAO inhibitors , such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine
Some young people (up to 24 years of age) have thoughts about suicide when first taking this medicine
Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor
You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take bupropion or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over age 24 or if you do not have a mental illness and you are taking bupropion to treat a different type of condition
You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased
Drug Interactions
You may have a higher risk of seizures if you use certain other medicines while taking bupropion. Many drugs can interact with bupropion. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use
and those you start or stop using during your treatment. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products. Some examples of drugs that interact with bupropion are: Digoxin: May decrease plasma digoxin levels. Monitor digoxin levels MAOIs: Increased risk of hypertensive reactions can occur when used concomitantly with this medication. Drugs that lower seizure threshold: Dose bupropion with caution. Medicines that are CYP2B6 inducers: Dose increase may be necessary if coadministered with CYP2B6 inducers (e.g.
ritonavir
lopinavir
efavirenz
carbamazepine
Price Intelligence
Rs 345.22
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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