Wellbutrin

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:approvalYear 1985
gptkbp:ATCCode N06AX12
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Zyban
gptkb:Aplenzin
gptkb:Forfivo_XL
gptkbp:CASNumber 34911-55-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C13H18ClNO
gptkbp:contraindication eating disorders
seizure disorder
abrupt discontinuation of alcohol or sedatives
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Burroughs_Wellcome
gptkbp:drugClass norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife ~21 hours
gptkbp:form extended-release
immediate-release
sustained-release
gptkbp:genericName gptkb:bupropion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wellbutrin
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:beer
gptkb:levodopa
gptkb:phenytoin
gptkb:MAO_inhibitors
gptkb:ritonavir
gptkb:carbamazepine
cimetidine
antipsychotics
anticonvulsants
antidepressants
nicotine replacement therapy
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:notableFor not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
low risk of sexual side effects
not associated with weight gain
stimulating effect
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:serotonin_syndrome_(rare)
hypertension
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
anxiety
headache
insomnia
dry mouth
seizures (rare)
increased sweating
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:depression
gptkb:major_depressive_disorder
smoking cessation (as Zyban)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:bupropion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6