Buropin XL 150mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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.
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include insomnia (difficulty sleeping), allergic reaction, impaired concentration, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of seizure or if you drink alcohol. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual mood changes or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include insomnia (difficulty sleeping), allergic reaction, impaired concentration, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of seizure or if you drink alcohol. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual mood changes or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Uses of Buropin Tablet ER
Side effects of Buropin 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 Buropin
- 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 Buropin 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. Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Buropin Tablet ER works
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet works in depression by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood.
The mechanism underlying its use in smoking addiction are not fully understood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentration and judgement. This may affect your driving ability.
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentration and judgement. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Buropin XL 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised for the use of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet in these patients with close monitoring from a doctor for any possible side effects.
Caution is advised for the use of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet in these patients with close monitoring from a doctor for any possible side effects.
What if you forget to take Buropin Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n\n
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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 Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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.
- You have been prescribed Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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 Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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 Inhibitors (NDRIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Buropin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may cause high blood pressure and/or an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle ri
Concomitant use may cause high blood pressure and/or an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle ri
Concomitant use may cause high blood pressure and/or an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle ri
Concomitant use may cause high blood pressure and/or an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle ri
Concomitant use may cause high blood pressure and/or an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle ri
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FAQs
Does Buropin XL 150mg Tablet help with anxiety and sleeplessness?
No, Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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 Buropin XL 150mg Tablet too close to bedtime.
Is Buropin XL 150mg Tablet addictive?
If Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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 Buropin XL 150mg Tablet?
The risk of seizure appears to be strongly associated with the dose of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet. Increasing your dose of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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 Buropin XL 150mg Tablet?
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 Buropin XL 150mg Tablet medicines which are released immediately on taking than with prolonged-release preparations. Consult your doctor if you are trying to stop alcohol while using Buropin XL 150mg Tablet. It is advised that you reduce your alcohol intake slowly over time.
Can I take Buropin XL 150mg Tablet if I am already taking captopril for blood pressure control?
You may take Buropin XL 150mg Tablet while taking captopril, but you need to get your blood pressure regularly checked. Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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 Buropin XL 150mg Tablet.
What if someone takes excess of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet?
Excess of Buropin XL 150mg Tablet 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.
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