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Bupropion
Medical Definition: | A unicyclic, aminoketone antidepressant. The mechanism of its therapeutic actions is not well understood, but it does appear to block dopamine uptake. The hydrochloride is available as an aid to smoking cessation treatment. | |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with Zyban fungicide | |
Also Called: | Bupropion Hydrochloride,Bupropion Hydrochloride, (+-)-Isomer,Bupropion, (+-)-Isomer,Wellbutrin,Zyban (Anti-Smoking) | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 34841-39-9 |
Previously Indexed: | Antidepressive Agents (1966-1991),Propiophenones (1966-1991) |
Bupropion Medical Definitions and Terms
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