Buprod 150mg Tablet ER
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Product introduction
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER is used in the treatment of depression and smoking addiction. This medicine helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER is used to treat depression and to help relieve smoking addiction
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER is used to treat depression and to help relieve smoking addiction
Uses of Buprod Tablet ER
Benefits of Buprod Tablet ER
In Depression
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
In Smoking addiction
Smoking addiction can have adverse effects on your physical, mental as well as behavioral health. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people in quitting smoking and to avoid having the urge to smoke again. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating smoking addiction.
Side effects of Buprod Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Buprod
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Allergic reaction
- Impaired concentration
- Sweating
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Taste change
- Abdominal pain
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Fever
- Constipation
- Tremors
How to use Buprod Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentration and judgement. This may affect your driving ability.
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentration and judgement. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Buprod 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised for the use of Buprod 150mg Tablet ER in these patients with close monitoring from a doctor for any possible side effects.
Caution is advised for the use of Buprod 150mg Tablet ER in these patients with close monitoring from a doctor for any possible side effects.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Buprod 150mg Tablet ER for the treatment of depression.
- It can also help you quit smoking.
- Take it in the morning to avoid difficulty sleeping later that night.
- It causes fewer side effects as compared to other anti-depression medications.
- Stop taking Buprod 150mg Tablet ER and inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood and behavior changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizure disorder, eating disorder, or if you drink alcohol.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Propiophenone Derivetive
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Buprod 150mg Tablet ER help with anxiety and sleeplessness?
No, Buprod 150mg Tablet ER should not be used for anxiety or sleeplessness. Instead, it may worsen anxiety. In fact, two of the common side effects are anxiety and sleeplessness. It is because of this that your doctor may even advise you not to take Buprod 150mg Tablet ER too close to bedtime.
Is Buprod 150mg Tablet ER addictive?
If Buprod 150mg Tablet ER 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.
What are the factors that can increase chances of seizures with Buprod 150mg Tablet ER?
The risk of seizure appears to be strongly associated with the dose of Buprod 150mg Tablet ER. Increasing your dose of Buprod 150mg Tablet ER 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 Buprod 150mg Tablet ER?
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 effects or want to know if you are at risk or not. You can even receive preventative treatment if you are at risk.
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 Buprod 150mg Tablet ER medicines which are released immediately on taking than with prolonged-release preparations. Consult your doctor if you are trying to stop alcohol while using Buprod 150mg Tablet ER. It is advised that you reduce your alcohol intake slowly over time.
Can I take Buprod 150mg Tablet ER if I am already taking captopril for blood pressure control?
You may take Buprod 150mg Tablet ER while taking captopril, but you need to get your blood pressure regularly checked. Buprod 150mg Tablet ER 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 Buprod 150mg Tablet ER.
What if someone takes excess of Buprod 150mg Tablet ER?
Excess of Buprod 150mg Tablet ER may cause fast heartbeat, drowsiness, changes in electrical activity of the heart (arrhythmias, QT prolongation), and loss of consciousness. The patient should be given immediate medical support.
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Stahl SM, editor. Bupropion. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 91-96.
- O’Donnell JM, Shelton RC. Drug Therapy of Depression and Anxiety Disorders. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 407.
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