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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Summary

Description: A unicyclic, aminoketone antidepressant. The mechanism of its therapeutic actions is not well understood, but it does appear to block dopamine uptake. The hydrochloride is available as an aid to smoking cessation treatment.

Also Known As: Wellbutrin; Amfebutamone; (+-)-1-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-1-propanone; Bupropion Hydrochloride; Bupropion Hydrochloride, (+-)-Isomer Show All >>

Networked: 1007 relevant articles (151 outcomes, 220 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Bupropion is Relevant

  1. Tobacco Use Disorder (Nicotine Dependence) : 21 outcomes 14 studies in 81 results
  2. Major Depressive Disorder (Major Depressive Disorders) : 18 outcomes 31 studies in 91 results
  3. Fatigue : 10 outcomes 4 studies in 23 results
  4. Weight Loss (Weight Reduction) : 9 outcomes 15 studies in 59 results
  5. Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) : 9 outcomes 10 studies in 33 results
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Drugs Related to Bupropion

  1. Nicotine
  2. varenicline (Chantix)
  3. Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
  4. Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants)
  5. Dopamine (Intropin)
  6. Naltrexone (ReVia)
  7. venlafaxine (Effexor)
  8. Citalopram (Escitalopram)
  9. Sertraline (Zoloft)
  10. topiramate (Topamax)
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Therapies Related to Bupropion

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  3. Injections
  4. Nebulizers and Vaporizers (Inhaler)
  5. Transdermal Patch
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