Zyban

Zyban

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Uses

ZYBAN is indicated as an aid to smoking cessation treatment.

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Other Information

ZYBAN (bupropion hydrochloride) Sustained‑Release Tablets are a non‑nicotine aid to smoking cessation. ZYBAN is chemically unrelated to nicotine or other agents currently used in the treatment of nicotine addiction. Initially developed and marketed as an antidepressant (WELLBUTRIN [bupropion hydrochloride] Tablets and WELLBUTRIN SR [bupropion hydrochloride] Sustained‑Release Tablets), ZYBAN is also chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as (±)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-propanone hydrochloride. The molecular weight is 276.2. The molecular formula is C13H18ClNO•HCl. Bupropion hydrochloride powder is white, crystalline, and highly soluble in water. It has a bitter taste and produces the sensation of local anesthesia on the oral mucosa. The structural formula is:

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ZYBAN is supplied for oral administration as 150‑mg (purple), film‑coated, sustained‑release tablets. Each tablet contains the labeled amount of bupropion hydrochloride and the inactive ingredients carnauba wax, cysteine hydrochloride, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, and titanium dioxide and is printed with edible black ink. In addition, the 150‑mg tablet contains FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake and FD& C Red No. 40 Lake.

Zyban Manufacturers


  • Glaxosmithkline Llc
    Zyban (Bupropion Hydrochloride) Tablet, Film Coated [Glaxosmithkline Llc]

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