Bupropion
Synonyms
(+-)-1-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-1-propanone
1-Propanone, 1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-
Amfebutamone
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Bupropion Hydrochloride, (+-)-Isomer
Bupropion, (+-)-Isomer
Quomen
Wellbutrin
Zyban (Anti-Smoking)
Zyntabac
A unicyclic, aminoketone antidepressant. The mechanism of its therapeutic actions is not well understood, but it does appear to block dopamine uptake. The hydrochloride is available as an aid to smoking cessation treatment.
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