Budeprion SR and Naltrexone Hydrochloride And Bupropion Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: bupropion
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Aplenzin, Budeprion XL, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin XL, Buproban, Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Zyban Advantage Pack

Bupropion is used to treat depression and to prevent depression in patients with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is sometimes called winter depression. It is also used as part of a support program to help people stop smoking.

Bupropion is sold under different brand names. If you are already taking medicine for depression or to help you stop smoking, discuss this with your doctor before taking bupropion. It is very important that you receive only one prescription at a time for bupropion.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: bupropion / naltrexone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Contrave

Naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride is a fixed combination of naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, and bupropion, an aminoketone antidepressant, and is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese) or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia).

The effect of naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been established.

The safety and effectiveness of naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride in combination with other products intended for weight loss, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs and herbal preparations, have not been established.