Bupropion Hydrochloride

REMEDYREPACK INC.

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• BOXED WARNING
• BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE DESCRIPTION
• CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
• INDICATIONS & USAGE
• BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE CONTRAINDICATIONS
• WARNINGS
• PRECAUTIONS
• INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
• LABORATORY TESTS
• DRUG INTERACTIONS
• CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY
• PREGNANCY
• LABOR & DELIVERY
• NURSING MOTHERS
• PEDIATRIC USE
• GERIATRIC USE
• BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE ADVERSE REACTIONS
• DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
• OVERDOSAGE
• DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
• HOW SUPPLIED
• STORAGE AND HANDLING
• SPL MEDGUIDE
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE DESCRIPTION

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

INDICATIONS & USAGE

BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE CONTRAINDICATIONS

WARNINGS

• ●     Dose: At doses up to 300 mg/day of the sustained-release formulation of bupropion (WELLBUTRIN SRthe incidence of seizure is approximately 0.1% (1/1,000).

• ●     Patient factors: Predisposing factors that may increase the risk of seizure with bupropion use include history of head trauma or prior seizure, central nervous system (CNS) tumor, the presence of severe hepatic cirrhosis, and concomitant medications that lower seizure threshold.

• ●     Clinical situations: Circumstances associated with an increased seizure risk include, among others, excessive use of alcohol or sedatives (including benzodiazepines); addiction to opiates, cocaine, or stimulants; use of over-the-counter stimulants and anorectics; and diabetes treated with oral hypoglycemics or insulin.

• ●     Concomitant medications: Many medications (e.g., antipsychotics, antidepressants, theophylline, systemic steroids) are known to lower seizure threshold.

• ●     the total daily dose of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) does not exceed 450 mg,

• ●     the rate of incrementation of dose is gradual.

PRECAUTIONS

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

LABORATORY TESTS

DRUG INTERACTIONS

CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY

PREGNANCY

LABOR & DELIVERY

NURSING MOTHERS

PEDIATRIC USE

GERIATRIC USE

BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE ADVERSE REACTIONS

DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

OVERDOSAGE

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

HOW SUPPLIED

STORAGE AND HANDLING

SPL MEDGUIDE

• ●     all risks and benefits of treatment with antidepressant medicines

• ●     all treatment choices for depression or other serious mental illness

• ●               Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed.

• ●               Call the healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings.

• ●               Keep all follow-up visits with the healthcare provider as scheduled. Call the healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about symptoms.

• ●      Never stop an antidepressant medicine without first talking to a healthcare provider.Stopping an antidepressant medicine suddenly can cause other symptoms.

• ●      Antidepressants are medicines used to treat depression and other illnesses.It is important to discuss all the risks of treating depression and also the risks of not treating it. Patients and their families or other caregivers should discuss all treatment choices with the healthcare provider, not just the use of antidepressants.

• ●      Antidepressant medicines have other side effects.Talk to the healthcare provider about the side effects of the medicine prescribed for you or your family member.

• ●      Antidepressant medicines can interact with other medicines.Know all of the medicines that you or your family member takes. Keep a list of all medicines to show the healthcare provider. Do not start new medicines without first checking with your healthcare provider.

• ●      Not all antidepressant medicines prescribed for children are FDA approved for use in children.Talk to your child's healthcare provider for more information.

• ●      Seizures: There is a chance of having a seizure (convulsion, fit) with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) , especially in people:

• ●     with certain medical problems.

• ●     who take certain medicines.

• ●      High blood pressure (hypertension): Some people get high blood pressure, that can be severe, while taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).The chance of high blood pressure may be higher if you also use nicotine replacement therapy (such as a nicotine patch) to help you stop smoking.

• ●      Severe allergic reactions. Some people have severe allergic reactions to bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL):Stop taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and call your doctor right away if you get a rash, itching, hives, fever, swollen lymph glands, painful sores in the mouth or around the eyes, swelling of the lips or tongue, chest pain, or have trouble breathing. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.

• ●      Unusual thoughts or behaviors:Some patients have unusual thoughts or behaviors while taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), including delusions (believe you are someone else), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there), paranoia (feeling that people are against you), or feeling confused. If this happens to you, call your doctor.

• ●     have or had a seizure disorder or epilepsy.

• ●      are taking ZYBAN(used to help people stop smoking) or any other medicines that contain bupropion hydrochloride, such as WELLBUTRINTablets, or WELLBUTRIN SRSustained-Release Tablets.Bupropion is the same active ingredient that is in bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).

• ●     drink a lot of alcohol and abruptly stop drinking, or use medicines called sedatives (these make you sleepy) or benzodiazepines and you stop using them all of a sudden.

• ●     have taken within the last 14 days medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), such as NARDIL(phenelzine sulfate), PARNATE(tranylcypromine sulfate), or MARPLAN(isocarboxazid).

• ●     have or had an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia.

• ●     are allergic to the active ingredient in bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), bupropion, or to any of the inactive ingredients. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).

• ●     Tell your doctor if you have ever had depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, or other mental health problems. SeeAntidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions.

• ●      Tell your doctor about your other medical conditions including if you:

• ●      are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.It is not known if bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) can harm your unborn baby.

• ●      are breastfeeding.Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) passes through your milk. It is not known if bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) can harm your baby.

• ●      have liver problems,especially cirrhosis of the liver.

• ●     have kidney problems.

• ●     have an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia.

• ●     have had a head injury.

• ●     have had a seizure (convulsion, fit).

• ●     have a tumor in your nervous system (brain or spine).

• ●     have had a heart attack, heart problems, or high blood pressure.

• ●     are a diabetic taking insulin or other medicines to control your blood sugar.

• ●     drink a lot of alcohol.

• ●     abuse prescription medicines or street drugs.

• ●      Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take,including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Many medicines increase your chances of having seizures or other serious side effects if you take them while you are using bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).

• ●     Take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• ●      Do not chew, cut, or crush bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).If you do, the medicine will be released into your body too quickly. If this happens you may be more likely to get side effects including seizures. You must swallow the tablets whole.Tell your doctor if you cannot swallow medicine tablets.

• ●     Take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) at the same time each day.

• ●     Take your doses of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) at least 24 hours apart.

• ●     You may take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) with or without food.

• ●     If you miss a dose, do not take an extra tablet to make up for the dose you forgot. Wait and take your next tablet at the regular time.This is very important.Too many bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) can increase your chance of having a seizure.

• ●     If you take too many bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), or overdose, call your local emergency room or poison control center right away.

• ●     The bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) tablet is covered by a shell that slowly releases the medicine inside your body. You may notice something in your stool that looks like a tablet. This is normal. This is the empty shell passing from your body.

• ●      Do not take any other medicines while using bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) unless your doctor has told you it is okay.

• ●     If you are taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) for the treatment of major depressive disorder, it may take several weeks for you to feel that bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are working. Once you feel better, it is important to keep taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) exactly as directed by your doctor. Call your doctor if you do not feel bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are working for you.

• ●     If you are taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) for the prevention of seasonal major depressive episodes associated with seasonal affective disorder, it is important to keep taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) through the autumn-winter season, or as directed by your doctor.

• ●     Do not change your dose or stop taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) without talking with your doctor first.

• ●     Do not drink a lot of alcohol while taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). If you usually drink a lot of alcohol, talk with your doctor before suddenly stopping. If you suddenly stop drinking alcohol, you may increase your chance of having seizures.

• ●     Do not drive a car or use heavy machinery until you know how bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) affects you. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) can impair your ability to perform these tasks.

• ●     Store bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) at room temperature. Store out of direct sunlight. Keep bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) in its tightly closed bottle.

• ●     Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) may have an odor.

• ●     Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. Keep bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) out of the reach of children.

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