Zupion-SR Tablet 10's
About Zupion-SR Tablet 10's
Zupion-SR Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antidepressants', primarily used in the treatment of depression. It’s also used to help people stop smoking. Depression is a mood disorder that affects day to day life of a person. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling lost and might have mood swings.
Zupion-SR Tablet 10's contains Bupropion, which is used to treat depression. It works by increasing the level of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. Hence, it helps to improve mood.
Take Zupion-SR Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Zupion-SR Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), fever, constipation, sweating, allergic reaction, impaired concentration, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Zupion-SR Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Zupion-SR Tablet 10's or its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, antipsychotic medication, or antihypertensives, especially if you are taking an MAO inhibitor (medicine to treat depression). Try not to stop taking Zupion-SR Tablet 10's of your own, as it may lead to unpleasant side effects. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Zupion-SR Tablet 10's is used with caution in children and adolescents under 18 years of age as it increases suicidal tendencies in this population. It is also habit-forming, so always take it in the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor, and never self-medicate.
Uses of Zupion-SR Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Zupion-SR Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antidepressant', which contains Bupropion primarily used in treating depression. In addition to this, it is also used by people who are addicted to smoking. It works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. Hence, it helps to improve mood.
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Side Effects of Zupion-SR Tablet 10's
Drug Warnings
Do not take Zupion-SR Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Zupion-SR Tablet 10's or its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, antipsychotic medication, or antihypertensives, especially if you are taking MAO inhibitors (medicine to treat depression). Patients with liver diseases, diabetes, heart disease and bleeding disorders should use Zupion-SR Tablet 10's with caution. Please do not stop the treatment abruptly, as it can cause withdrawal reactions. Zupion-SR Tablet 10's may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen anxiety. Zupion-SR Tablet 10's is used with caution in children and adolescents under 18 years of age as it increases suicidal tendencies in this population. It is also habit-forming, so always take it in the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor, and never self-medicate.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Disease Interaction: Zupion-SR Tablet 10's is known to interact in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depression), bleeding or blood clotting disorder, drug addiction or suicidal thoughts, liver or kidney disease, seizures, low levels of sodium in your blood, cardiovascular disorders like high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and coronary artery disease.
Drug-Food Interaction: Zupion-SR Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol, multi-mineral or other herbal/ayurvedic supplements. So, if you are using any OTC items, please tell your doctor.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Zupion-SR Tablet 10's is known to interact with medicines to treat asthma (theophylline), pain (tramadol), depression (desipramine, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, imipramine, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram), mental illness (risperidone, thioridazine), Parkinson’s disease (levodopa, amantadine), high blood pressure (metoprolol), heart problems (propafenone, flecainide), HIV (ritonavir, efavirenz), cancer (cyclophosphamide).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Depression: It is a mood disorder that interferes with a person's daily life. A person may experience symptoms like sadness or a sense of loss, as well as mood swings. Arthritis, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity are conditions that can get worse in depressed people.