bupropion

American  

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

noun

Pharmacology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of bupropion

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

Example Sentences

Even before the FDA exempted Intas’ antidepressant bupropion, consumers reported that it made them sick, wasn’t always effective and had an abnormal odor, which pharmacists and others say can happen when an inactive ingredient breaks down.

From Salon

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

From Science Daily

My neurologist says that trazodone and bupropion caused it.

From Seattle Times

She first tried to take bupropion but couldn’t tolerate the higher 300 milligram dose.

From Seattle Times

Q: You had a question from a reader recently about bad-smelling bupropion.

From Seattle Times