Ingredient

Bupropion Hydrochloride

Bupropion hydrochloride is a psychotropic agent used for the treatment of depression and as an aid to smoking cessation.

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MFDS ingredient code M233238

What does it do?

Bupropion hydrochloride is a component of the antidepressant class that acts on the central nervous system. It is primarily used for alleviating symptoms of depression and smoking cessation therapy, and it plays a role in regulating the balance of neurotransmitters.

Bupropion hydrochloride inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, thereby increasing the concentrations of these neurotransmitters. This helps improve mood and alleviate withdrawal symptoms that occur during smoking cessation.

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Good to know

Unlike other antidepressants, bupropion hydrochloride does not significantly affect the serotonin system, resulting in relatively fewer side effects such as decreased libido or weight gain. Additionally, it has specialized effects for smoking cessation therapy, making it suitable for dual-purpose treatment.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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