The following information is a summary about Zyban.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
(Zyban - BUPROPION sustained release - ORAL)
USES
Zyban is used to help you quit smoking.
DIRECTIONS
Swallow Zyban 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 med than prescribed. Since Zyban 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 Zyban until
it reaches higher levels in your blood. Do not
smoke if using any nicotine products with Zyban.
Too much nicotine can cause serious side effects.
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 Zyban. 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 Zyban IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
SIDE EFFECTS
Zyban 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 meds you may use especially
MAO inhibitors (e.g., isocarboxazid, phenelzine,
tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline, furazolidone),
levodopa, theophylline, corticosteroids (e.g.,
prednisone), seizure meds, 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 Zyban. 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.
NOTES
Do not allow anyone else to take Zyban.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture
and sunlight. KEEP ZYBAN AND ALL MEDICATIONS
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
For more information on Zyban, you can visit http://www.zyban.com.
