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ZYBAN : QUIT SMOKING
(BUPROPION sustained release - ORAL)
ZYBAN USES
Zyban is used to help you quit smoking.
ZYBAN DIRECTIONS
Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush or chew them or the
sustained activity of the drug will be destroyed and the chances
of side effects occurring may be increased. Take as directed, usually
twice daily for 7 to 12 weeks. Do not take more or less medication
than prescribed. Since this drug can cause sleeplessness at first,
it is best not to take near bedtime. It is advised to continue smoking
for the first week after starting this drug until it reaches higher
levels in your blood. Do not smoke if using any nicotine products
with this drug. Too much nicotine can cause serious side effects.
ZYBAN PRECAUTIONS
Before taking Zyban tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures,
head injury, brain tumor; heart, liver or kidney disease, an eating
disorder or any mental conditions, diabetes or if you have any allergies.
Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase
your risk of seizures. Chronic alcohol users who suddenly stop the
intake of alcohol while taking bupropion may increase the risk of
having seizures. Suddenly stopping certain tranquilizers (e.g.,
diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) is not recommended because doing so
may increase the risk of having seizures. Elderly patients may be
more sensitive to the effects of this drug. Tell your doctor if
you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking it. Zyban
is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the
infant, BREAST-FEEDING WHILE USING THIS DRUG IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
ZYBAN SIDE EFFECTS
This medication is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache,
increased sweating, constipation, anxiety and fatigue may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
MISSED DOSE
Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is within
8 hours of the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double
up" the dose.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Before taking Zyban tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medications you may use especially MAO inhibitors (e.g.,
isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline,
furazolidone), levodopa, theophylline, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone),
seizure medications, sedatives, ritonavir, tranquilizers/psychiatric
drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine), other antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline),
salicylates (e.g., aspirin, salsalate), isoniazid, chlolinesterase
inhibitors (e.g., tacrine, donepezil), morphine, and adrenaline-like
drugs (e.g., pseudoephedrine). Excess caffeine intake can increase
the chance of seizures with this drug. Check all nonprescription/prescription
drug labels for caffeine. Consult doctor or pharmacist. A certain
product used to help quit smoking contains bupropion. Do not take
that product while using this one.
ZYBAN NOTES
Do not allow anyone else to take Zyban.
ZYBAN STORAGE
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
KEEP ZYBAN AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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