Zyban - Zyban Zyban is the GlaxoSmithKline tradename of a bupropion hydrochloride (amfebutamone, Wellbutrin) sustained release tablet. The drug is sold to help people stop smoking tobacco by reducing the severity of withdrawal symptoms. It can be used in combination with nicotine replacement therapies. Bupropion is a tricyclic aminoketone antidepressant and is marketed as the antidepressant Wellbutrin, the sustained release effect was added to create Zyban. Its pathway of effect has not be clearly identified but it is believed to be a monoamine uptake inhibitor, but also has some effect on the dopamine transporter and on norepinephrine uptake. The efficacy over placeboes has been proved in clinical trials with bupropion resulting in a two- or three-fold improvement in abstinence rates. It has a number of common side effects,.
Bupropion HCl - sell the compound as WellbutrinŽ. It has been shown to aid cessation of cigarette smoking and is sold for this purpose as Zyban. It also promotes weight loss and does not exacerbate acne. Its exact mode of action is unknown. Side effects include sleepnessness. External Links Wellbutrin Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Studies, Metabolism - Bupropion - RxList Monographs NAMI Wellbutrin This article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by fixing it..
Smoking cessation - by force of will Nicotine replacement therapy (includes transdermal patches and nicotine gum) The antidepressant Zyban (also sold as Wellbutrin) Alternative techniques include: Hypnosis Herbal preparations such as Kava Kava and Chamomile Nutritional nicotine detoxification Acupuncture External Links http://www.quitnet.com.
