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.
