bupropion

American

[byoo-proh-pee-on, -uhn] / byuˈproʊ piˌɒn, -ən /

noun

Pharmacology.

a drug, C 13 H 18 ClNOHCl, used to treat depression and help people give up smoking.

Etymology

Origin of bupropion

First recorded in 1960–65; bu(tyl) ( def. ) + propion(ic) ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The oral antidepressants analyzed were amitriptyline, bupropion, citalopram, desvenlafaxine, doxepin, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, mirtazapine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline, trazodone, and venlafaxine.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2024

We were among the first to alert the Food and Drug Administration to problems with generic bupropion in 2007.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023

For example, the antidepressant bupropion has three major pathways involved in its breakdown and forms three active byproducts that can interact with other drugs or body processes.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2023

Firstly, I would discuss bupropion with his doctor.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2021

Because bupropion boosts blood pressure, the FDA wanted to be sure that Contrave did not increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes.

From Forbes • May 12, 2015

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