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Create ABHAIntroduction to Buproban 150mg Tablet ER
It is an antidepressant drug which can used to treat different condition like depression or other mental disorders. It can help to overcome thoughts like suicidal attempts.
How Buproban 150mg Tablet ER works
Bupropion helps to restore natural substances balance in the brain that may include dopamine, norepinephrine.
How To Use Buproban 150mg Tablet ER
- Do not chew or break before.
- Take proper dose as per doctor’s recommendations.
- Finish the full course for proper effect.
Special Precautions About Buproban 150mg Tablet ER
- Take advice from your doctor if you are allergic.
- Contact your doctor if you experience rash, itching and swelling of face.
Benefits Of Buproban 150mg Tablet ER
- It is effective in reducing risk of depression.
- It can also improve suicidal thoughts and attempts.
Side Effects Of Buproban 150mg Tablet ER
- Dizziness
- Heart arrhythmia
- Ringing in ears
- Seizures
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
What If I Missed A Dose Of Buproban 150mg Tablet ER
- If you miss your dose then take the dose immediately.
- If you are too late to take the dose and the next dose timing is near, then follow the next dose.
- Avoid taking double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Health And Lifestyle
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. You should also focus on physical exercise and taking lean proteins like yogurt and fish.
Drug Interaction
- Codeine
- Pimozide
- Tamoxifen
- Thioridazine
Drug Food Interaction
- Alcohol
Disease Explanation
Depressive disorder refers to a mental disorder. It includes a depressed mood or interest in activities for longer time. It is not similar to normal mood change but have another feeling than everyday life.
Safety Advice for Buproban 150mg Tablet ER
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
It can increase the risk of liver dysfunction.
Dose adjustment is required to avoid impact on the kidney.
It can increase the risk of dizziness.
It cause insomnia that may affect your driving ability.
This drug can cause miscarriage.
It should be avoided during breastfeeding.
FAQ's on Buproban 150mg Tablet ER
Can I take Buproban if I am already taking captopril for blood pressure control?
You may take Buproban while taking captopril, but you need to get your blood pressure regularly checked. Buproban can increase your blood pressure even if you are taking captopril. If your blood pressure increases, then consult your doctor immediately since you may have to stop Buproban.
What if someone takes excess of Buproban?
Excess of Buproban may cause fast heartbeat, drowsiness, changes in electrical activity of heart (arrhythmias, QT prolongation) and loss of consciousness. The patient should be given immediate medical support.
Is Buproban addictive?
If Buproban is taken in the correct dose, for the correct duration and in the correct way as advised by the doctor, then there is no risk of addiction. However, if more than the recommended dose is taken or if the tablets are crushed and inhaled, then abuse potential and addiction are likely.
Do I need to take any precautions to prevent seizures?
Since the risk of seizures is dose-related, you should not exceed the recommended dose. In case you need an increase in the dosage, your doctor will gradually increase the dose. Seizures are more common with Buproban medicines which are released immediately on taking than with prolonged release preparations. Consult your doctor if you are trying to stop alcohol while using Buproban. It is advised that you reduce your alcohol intake slowly over time.
What are the factors that can increase chances of seizures with Buproban?
The risk of seizure appears to be strongly associated with the dose of Buproban. Increasing your dose of Buproban may increase the risk. The risk of seizure increases with regular intake of alcohol, diabetes, serious head injury or history of head trauma, previous seizures, central nervous system tumor or infection, or addiction to cocaine, opiates or stimulants. The risk also increases with simultaneous use of medicines to treat psychosis or depression, theophylline and oral corticosteroids or if you are taking medicines that cause loss of appetite (anorectics).
Is it normal to get red eyes after starting Buproban?
No, it is very rare to develop eye problems such as redness in and around the eyes, eye pain and blurred vision. Consult your doctor if you notice any such side effect or want to know if you are at risk or not. You can even receive preventative treatment if you are at risk.
Does Buproban help with anxiety and sleeplessness?
No, Buproban should not be used for anxiety or sleeplessness. Instead it may worsen anxiety. In fact, two of the common side effects of are anxiety and sleeplessness. It is because of this that your doctor may even advise you not to take Buproban too close to bedtime.
Written By
Nish Kumar
B.Pharma + MBA
Content Updated on
Monday, 29 July, 2024
