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Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet, Extended Release, 21-count — NDC 71335-2649-07 package photo

Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet, Extended Release, 21-count

by Bryant Ranch Prepack · 21 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2649-7)
NDC 71335-2649-07
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 71335-2649-7 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains21-count Pack sizes7 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $0.1526/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 15 tablets 71335-2649-06 30 tablets 71335-2649-02 60 tablets 71335-2649-01 90 tablets 71335-2649-04 100 tablets 71335-2649-03 120 tablets 71335-2649-05
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Bupropion Hydrochloride (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Sep 15, 2025 — Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications (Graviti Pharmaceuticals Private Limited) · FDA recall D-0037-2026
Class II · Jun 24, 2024 — Failed Dissolution Specifications; the product is dissolving faster than the specified limits. (Amerisource Health Services LLC) · FDA recall D-0590-2024
Class II · Dec 29, 2023 — Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules (Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0222-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 71335-2649-7
Product NDC 71335-2649
11-digit billing NDC 71335264907
RxCUI 993503
UNII ZG7E5POY8O
Application # ANDA216800
SPL Set ID c5d55b0c-8b81-476a-994e-1989e2a56255
Established class (EPC) Aminoketone
Mechanism of action Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors
Physiologic effect Increased Dopamine Activity; Increased Norepinephrine Activity
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-05-31
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Substance BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AB1 · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 71335-2649-7 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 71335-2649-07. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Aminoketone class.

Pharmacologic class Aminoketone
Drug family (ATC) Centrally acting antiobesity products, Other antidepressants
How it works Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors, Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBryant Ranch Prepack
Application holderANNORA PHARMA PRIVATE LTD
FDA applicationANDA216800 (ANDA)
Labeler code71335
First marketedMay 2023
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio4,431 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Bupropion is used to treat depression. and seasonal affective disorder (SAD; episodes of depression that occur at the same time each year [usually in the fall and winter but rarely may occur in the spring or summer months]). Bupropion is also used to help people stop smoking. Bupropion is in a class of medications called antidepressants. It works by increasing certain types of activity in the brain.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Bupropion is an antidepressant primarily used to treat major depressive disorder — that's clinical depression. Depending on which formulation you're prescribed, it may also be used...
  • Most people don't notice a full effect immediately — antidepressant treatment for depression typically requires several months or longer. Your dose may also be increased gradually...
  • Will bupropion make me feel better right away?
  • The most common ones are dry mouth, nausea, trouble sleeping, dizziness, headache, and feeling anxious or agitated — especially early on. Many of these improve as your body adjusts...
📖 Read our full Bupropion guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Bupropion may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Bupropion nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color red
ShapeRound
ImprintV148
Size9 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII QTT17582CB
    A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
  • UNII R75537T0T4
    Hypromellose 2910 is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It serves as a binder that holds tablet ingredients together, a film-coating for pills, and a viscosity controller in liquids.
  • UNII 1IVH67816N
    Hypromellose 2910 is a plant-derived cellulose compound used as a thickener and film-former in medicines. It helps control how quickly the medication dissolves and creates protective coatings on tablets or capsules.
  • UNII 0WZ8WG20P6
    Hypromellose 2910 is a plant-based cellulose derivative that acts as a thickener, binder, and film-coating agent. It helps control how quickly the medicine dissolves and protects the tablet or capsule from moisture and light.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII Q662QK8M3B
    Polyethylene glycol 8000 is a synthetic polymer made from ethylene oxide. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and add bulk to the medicine.
  • UNII 6OZP39ZG8H
    Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 7CV7WJK4UI
    Sodium stearyl fumarate is a synthetic compound made from stearyl alcohol and fumaric acid. It acts as a lubricant and glidant in tablets and capsules, helping ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing sticking.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

12 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.1526 $3.20 / 21 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 00591-3540-05 Actavis 500 tablets $0.069 AB1 Availability likely —
bupropion hydrochloride SR 100 mg 00904-7099-61 Major 1 tablet $0.069 AB1 Availability likely —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg 31722-0066-01 Camber 100 tablets $0.069 AB1 Availability likely —
Bupropion Hydrochloride 100 mg 42806-0410-01 Epic 100 tablets $0.069 AB1 Availability likely —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 42806-0424-01 Epic 100 tablets $0.069 AB1 Availability likely —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 43598-0751-01 Dr. 100 tablets $0.069 AB1 Availability likely —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 50228-0174-01 ScieGen 100 tablets $0.069 AB1 Availability likely —
BuPROPion Hydrochloride 100 mg 68084-0697-01 American 1 tablet $0.069 AB1 Availability likely —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 70436-0058-01 Slate 100 tablets $0.095 AB1 FDA listed —
Wellbutrin Sr 100 mg 00173-0947-55 GlaxoSmithKline 60 tablets $7.069 AB1 Availability likely —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg 00615-8601-39 NCS 30 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
bupropion hydrochloride SR 100 mg 43547-0288-06 Solco 60 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 43598-0536-01 Dr. 100 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg 47335-0736-08 Sun 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 50090-7130-00 A-S 60 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg 50090-7349-00 A-S 60 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride 100 mg 59651-0846-01 Aurobindo 100 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg 63187-0176-30 Proficient 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 63187-0952-30 Proficient 30 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg 67046-1572-03 Coupler 30 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 68788-7819-03 Preferred 30 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride (Sr) 100 mg 69097-0877-02 Cipla 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride 100 mg 70010-0125-03 Granules 30 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 70518-3787-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — AB1 Discontinued —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg 70518-4093-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
bupropion hydrochloride SR 100 mg 70518-4591-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 71335-1866-01 Bryant 60 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 71335-1986-01 Bryant 60 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg 71335-2496-01 Bryant 60 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mgthis 71335-2649-07 Bryant 21 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride 100 mg 72189-0057-30 DIRECT 30 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion HCL ER(SR) 100 mg 72189-0676-60 DriectRx 60 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 72789-0158-60 PD-Rx 60 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
Bupropion Hydrochloride SR 100 mg 77771-0174-05 Radha 500 tablets — AB1 FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2023
On the market since
May 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Bupropion Hydrochloride — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Nausea9,849
Headache8,210
Fatigue7,777
Depression6,630
Dizziness6,376
Anxiety6,235
Pain5,438

Reporter sex

0 reports
Male · 26%
Female · 74%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Death4,782
Disabling2,777
Life-threatening2,599
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 7,740 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
71335-2649-01 60 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2649-1) 2025-06-03 Active
71335-2649-02 30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2649-2) 2025-06-03 Active
71335-2649-03 100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2649-3) 2025-06-03 Active
71335-2649-04 90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2649-4) 2025-06-03 Active
71335-2649-05 120 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2649-5) 2025-06-03 Active
71335-2649-06 15 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2649-6) 2025-06-03 Active
71335-2649-07 You're viewing this 21 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-2649-7) 2025-06-03 Active

You're viewing one of 7 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 71335-2649-07?
NDC 71335-2649-07 is a 21-count package — 21 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 71335-2649-07 and NDC 71335-2649-06?
Both are Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet, Extended Release — the drug itself is identical. NDC 71335-2649-07 is the 21-count package, while NDC 71335-2649-06 is the 15 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg Tablet, Extended Release?
Bill NDC 71335-2649-07 — the 11-digit billing format is 71335264907. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 71335-2649-7, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 71335-2649-07, written without dashes as 71335264907. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 71335-2649-07, the first segment (71335) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Bryant Ranch Prepack; the middle segment (2649) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (07) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bryant Ranch Prepack. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 6 other package presentations of this same product, including 15 tablets (71335-2649-06), 30 tablets (71335-2649-02), 60 tablets (71335-2649-01). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bryant Ranch Prepack is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients
🚨 Boxed Warning 161 words ▾

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term trials. These trials did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in subjects over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in subjects aged 65 and older [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy, monitor closely for worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Advise families and caregivers of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents and young adults taking antidepressants. ( 5.1 ) • Monitor for worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

( 5.1)

🎯 Indications and Usage 120 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). The efficacy of bupropion in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in two 4-week controlled inpatient trials and one 6-week controlled outpatient trial of adult subjects with MDD [see Clinical Studies (14)] . The efficacy of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) in maintaining an antidepressant response for up to 44 weeks following 8 weeks of acute treatment was demonstrated in a placebo-controlled trial [see Clinical Studies (14) ].

Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are an aminoketone antidepressant, indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Starting dose: 150 mg/day. (2.1) • General: Increase dose gradually to reduce seizure risk. (2.1 , 5.3) • After 3 days, may increase the dose to 300 mg/day, given as 150 mg twice daily at an interval of at least 8 hours.

(2.1) • Usual target dose: 300 mg/day as 150 mg twice daily. (2.1) • Maximum dose: 400 mg/day, given as 200 mg twice daily, for patients not responding to 300 mg/day. (2.1) • Periodically reassess the dose and need for maintenance treatment.

(2.1) • Moderate to severe hepatic impairment: 100 mg daily or 150 mg every other day. (2.2 , 8.7) • Mild hepatic impairment: Consider reducing the dose and/or frequency of dosing. (2.2 , 8.7) • Renal impairment: Consider reducing the dose and/or frequency.

(2.3 , 8.6)

2.1General Instructions for Use To minimize the risk of seizure, increase the dose gradually [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) should be swallowed whole and not crushed, divided, or chewed. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) may be taken with or without food.

The usual adult target dose for bupropion hydrochloride extended-release (SR) tablet is 300 mg/day, given as 150 mg twice daily. Initiate dosing with 150 mg/day given as a single daily dose in the morning. After 3 days of dosing, the dose may be increased to the 300 mg/day target dose, given as 150 mg twice daily.

There should be an interval of at least 8 hours between successive doses. A maximum of 400 mg/day, given as 200 mg twice daily, may be considered for patients in whom no clinical improvement is noted after several weeks of treatment at 300 mg/day. To avoid high peak concentrations of bupropion and/or its metabolites, do not exceed 200 mg in any single dose.

It is generally agreed that acute episodes of depression require several months or longer of antidepressant drug treatment beyond the response in the acute episode. It is unknown whether the dose of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) needed for maintenance treatment is identical to the dose that provided an initial response. Periodically reassess the need for maintenance treatment and the appropriate dose for such treatment.

2.2Dose Adjustment in Patients with Hepatic Impairment In patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score: 7 to 15), the maximum dose of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) is 100 mg/day or 150 mg every other day. In patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score: 5 to 6), consider reducing the dose and/or frequency of dosing [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

2.3Dose Adjustment in Patients with Renal Impairment Consider reducing the dose and/or frequency of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) in patients with renal impairment (Glomerular Filtration Rate [GFR] less than 90 mL/min) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

2.4Switching a Patient to or from a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Antidepressant At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of an MAOI intended to treat depression and initiation of therapy with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR). Conversely, at least 14 days should be allowed after stopping bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) before starting an MAOI antidepressant [see Contraindications (4) , Drug Interactions (7.6) ] .

2.5Use of Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (SR) with Reversible MAOIs Such as Linezolid or Methylene Blue Do not start bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) in a patient who is being treated with a reversible MAOI such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue. Drug interactions can increase the risk of hypertensive reactions. In a patient who requires more urgent treatment of a psychiatric condition, non-pharmacological interventions, including hospitalization, should be considered […

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 90 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS • 100 mg – Red colored, round biconvex bevel edged film coated tablets imprinted with 'V1 48' on one side and plain on other side. • 150 mg – Green colored, round biconvex bevel edged film coated tablets imprinted with 'V1 49' on one side and plain on other side. • 200 mg – Yellow colored, round biconvex bevel edged film coated tablets imprinted with 'V1 50' on one side and plain on other side. Tablets: 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications ~2 min read ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder. • Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are contraindicated in patients with a current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa as a higher incidence of seizures was observed in such patients treated with the immediate-release formulation of bupropion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. • Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are contraindicated in patients undergoing abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and antiepileptic drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7.3) ]. • The use of MAOIs (intended to treat psychiatric disorders) concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) or within 14 days of discontinuing treatment with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are contraindicated.

There is an increased risk of hypertensive reactions when bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are used concomitantly with MAOIs. The use of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) within 14 days of discontinuing treatment with an MAOI is also contraindicated. Starting bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) in a patient treated with reversible MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is contraindicated [see Dosage and Administration (2.4 , 2.5 ), Warnings and Precautions (5.4) , Drug Interactions (7.6) ]. • Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to bupropion or other ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) Anaphylactoid/anaphylactic reactions and Stevens-Johnson syndrome have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ]. • Seizure disorder.

( 4 , 5.3 ) • Current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa. (4 , 5.3 ) • Abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antiepileptic drugs. ( 4 , 5.3 ) • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs): Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) or within 14 days of stopping treatment with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR).

Do not use bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders. In addition, do not start bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue. ( 4 , 7.6 ) • Known hypersensitivity to bupropion or other ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR).

( 4 , 5.8 )

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Neuropsychiatric adverse events during smoking cessation: Postmarketing reports of serious or clinically significant neuropsychiatric adverse events have included changes in mood (including depression and mania), psychosis, hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, homicidal ideation, aggression, hostility, agitation, anxiety, and panic, as well as suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and completed suicide. Observe patients attempting to quit smoking with bupropion for the occurrence of such symptoms and instruct them to discontinue bupropion and contact a healthcare provider if they experience such adverse events.

( 5.2 ) • Seizure risk: The risk is dose-related. Can minimize risk by gradually increasing the dose and limiting daily dose to 400 mg. Discontinue if seizure occurs.

( 4 , 5.3 , 7.3 ) • Hypertension: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) can increase blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure before initiating treatment and periodically during treatment. ( 5.4 ) • Activation of mania/hypomania: Screen patients for bipolar disorder and monitor for these symptoms.

( 5.5 ) • Psychosis and other neuropsychiatric reactions: Instruct patients to contact a healthcare professional if such reactions occur. ( 5.6 ) • Angle-closure glaucoma: Angle-closure glaucoma has occurred in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles treated with antidepressants. ( 5.7 )

5.1Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Patients with MDD, both adult and pediatric, may experience worsening of their depression and/or the emergence of suicidal ideation and behavior (suicidality) or unusual changes in behavior, whether or not they are taking antidepressant medications, and this risk may persist until significant remission occurs. Suicide is a known risk of depression and certain other psychiatric disorders, and these disorders themselves are the strongest predictors of suicide.

There has been a long-standing concern that antidepressants may have a role in inducing worsening of depression and the emergence of suicidality in certain patients during the early phases of treatment. Pooled analyses of short-term placebo-controlled trials of antidepressant drugs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs] and others) show that these drugs increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18 to 24) with MDD and other psychiatric disorders.

Short-term clinical trials did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared with placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction with antidepressants compared with placebo in adults aged 65 and older. The pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials in children and adolescents with MDD, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders included a total of 24 short-term trials of 9 antidepressant drugs in over 4,400 subjects. The pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials in adults with MDD or other psychiatric disorders included a total of 295 short-term trials (median duration of 2 months) of 11 antidepressant drugs in over 77,000 subjects.

There was considerable variation in risk of suicidality among drugs, but a tendency toward an increase in the younger subjects for almost all drugs studied. There were differences in absolute risk of suicidality across the different indications, with the highest incidence in MDD. The risk differences (drug vs. placebo), however, were relatively stable within age strata and across indications.

These risk differences (drug-placebo difference in the number of cases of suicidality per 1,000 subjects treated) are provided in Table 1. Table 1. Risk Differences in the Number of Suicidality Cases by Age Group in the Pooled Placebo-Controlled Trials of Antidepressants in Pediatric and Adult Subjects Age Range Drug-Placebo Difference in Number of Cases of Suicidality per 1,000 Subjects Tr…

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents and young adults [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1 )] • Neuropsychiatric symptoms and suicide risk in smoking cessation treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Seizure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Activation of mania or hypomania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Psychosis and other neuropsychiatric reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Angle-closure glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5% and ≥2% more than placebo rate) are: headache, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, dizziness, pharyngitis, constipation, agitation, anxiety, abdominal pain, tinnitus, tremor, palpitation, myalgia, sweating, rash, and anorexia.

( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Annora Pharma Private Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation of Treatment In placebo-controlled clinical trials, 4%, 9%, and 11% of the placebo, 300 mg/day, and 400 mg/day groups, respectively, discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions.

The specific adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in at least 1% of the 300 mg/day or 400 mg/day groups and at a rate at least twice the placebo rate are listed in Table 2. Table 2. Treatment Discontinuations Due to Adverse Reactions in Placebo-Controlled Trials Adverse Reaction Placebo (n = 385) Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) 300 mg/day (n = 376) Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) 400 mg/day (n = 114) Rash 0.0% 2.4% 0.9% Nausea 0.3% 0.8% 1.8% Agitation 0.3% 0.3% 1.8% Migraine 0.3% 0.0% 1.8% Commonly Observed Adverse Reactions Adverse reactions from Table 3 occurring in at least 5% of subjects treated with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) and at a rate at least twice the placebo rate are listed below for the 300 and 400 mg/day dose groups.

Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) 300 mg/day: Anorexia, dry mouth, rash, sweating, tinnitus, and tremor. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) 400 mg/day : Abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, myalgia, nausea, palpitation, pharyngitis, sweating, tinnitus, and urinary frequency. Adverse reactions reported in placebo-controlled trials are presented in Table 3.

Reported adverse reactions were classified using a COSTART-based Dictionary. Table 3. Adverse Reactions Reported by at Least 1% of Subjects and at a Greater Frequency than Placebo in Controlled Clinical Trials Body System/ Adverse Reaction Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) 300 mg/day (n = 376) Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) 400 mg/day (n = 114) Placebo (n = 385) Body (general) Headache 26% 25% 23% Infection 8% 9% 6% Abdominal pain 3% 9% 2% Asthenia 2% 4% 2% Chest pain 3% 4% 1% Pain 2% 3% 2% Fever 1% 2% — Cardiovascular Palpitation 2% 6% 2% Flushing 1% 4% — Migraine 1% 4% 1% Hot flashes 1% 3% 1% Digestive Dry mouth 17% 24% 7% Nausea 13% 18% 8% Constipation 10% 5% 7% Diarrhea 5% 7% 6% Anorexia 5% 3% 2% Vomiting 4% 2% 2% Dysphagia 0% 2% 0% Musculoskeletal Myalgia 2% 6% 3% Arthralgia 1% 4% 1% Arthritis 0% 2% 0% Twitch 1% 2% — Nervous system Insomnia 11% 16% 6% Dizziness 7% 11% 5% Agitation 3% 9% 2% Anxiety 5% 6% 3% Tremor 6% 3% 1% Nervousness 5% 3% 3% Somnolence 2% 3% 2% Irritability 3% 2% 2% Memory de…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • CYP2B6 inducers: Dose increase may be necessary if coadministered with CYP2B6 inducers (e.g., ritonavir, lopinavir, efavirenz, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin) based on clinical response, but should not exceed the maximum recommended dose. ( 7.1 ) • Drugs metabolized by CYP2D6: Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase concentrations of: antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, nortriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, risperidone, thioridazine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone, flecainide).

Consider dose reduction when using with bupropion. ( 7.2 ) • Digoxin: May decrease plasma digoxin levels. Monitor digoxin levels.

( 7.2 ) • Drugs that lower seizure threshold: Dose bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) with caution. ( 5.3 , 7.3 ) • Dopaminergic drugs (levodopa and amantadine): CNS toxicity can occur when used concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR). ( 7.4 ) • MAOIs: Increased risk of hypertensive reactions can occur when used concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR).

( 7.6 ) • Drug-laboratory test interactions: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) can cause false-positive urine test results for amphetamines. ( 7.7 )

7.1Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (SR) Bupropion is primarily metabolized to hydroxybupropion by CYP2B6. Therefore, the potential exists for drug interactions between bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) and drugs that are inhibitors or inducers of CYP2B6. Inhibitors of CYP2B6 Ticlopidine and Clopidogrel : Concomitant treatment with these drugs can increase bupropion exposure but decrease hydroxybupropion exposure.

Based on clinical response, dosage adjustment of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) may be necessary when coadministered with CYP2B6 inhibitors (e.g., ticlopidine or clopidogrel) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Inducers of CYP2B6 Ritonavir, Lopinavir, and Efavirenz : Concomitant treatment with these drugs can decrease bupropion and hydroxybupropion exposure. Dosage increase of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) may be necessary when coadministered with ritonavir, lopinavir, or efavirenz [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] but should not exceed the maximum recommended dose.

Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin : While not systematically studied, these drugs may induce the metabolism of bupropion and may decrease bupropion exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . If bupropion is used concomitantly with a CYP inducer, it may be necessary to increase the dose of bupropion, but the maximum recommended dose should not be exceeded.

7.2Potential for Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (SR) to Affect Other Drugs Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6 Bupropion and its metabolites (erythrohydrobupropion, threohydrobupropion, hydroxybupropion) are CYP2D6 inhibitors. Therefore, coadministration of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) with drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6 can increase the exposures of drugs that are substrates of CYP2D6. Such drugs include certain antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, nortriptyline, imipramine, desipramine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, and sertraline), antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, risperidone, thioridazine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), and Type 1C antiarrhythmics (e.g., propafenone and flecainide).

When used concomitantly with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR), it may be necessary to decrease the dose of these CYP2D6 substrates, particularly for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index. Drugs that require metabolic activation by CYP2D6 to be effective (e.g., tamoxifen) theoretically could have reduced efficacy when administered concomitantly with inhibitors of CYP2D6 suc…

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is an independent pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to any antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/. Risk Summary Data from epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to bupropion in the first trimester have not identified an increased risk of congenital malformations overall (see Data) .

There are risks to the mother associated with untreated depression in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations) . When bupropion was administered to pregnant rats during organogenesis, there was no evidence of fetal malformations at doses up to approximately 11 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 400 mg/day. When given to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis, non-dose–related increases in incidence of fetal malformations, and skeletal variations were observed at doses approximately equal to the MRHD and greater.

Decreased fetal weights were seen at doses twice the MRHD and greater (see Animal Data) . The estimated background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage is unknown for the indicated population. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk : A prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants during pregnancy at the beginning of pregnancy. The women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants.

Consider the risks to the mother of untreated depression and potential effects on the fetus when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medications during pregnancy and postpartum. Data Human Data: Data from the international bupropion Pregnancy Registry (675 first trimester exposures) and a retrospective cohort study using the United Healthcare database (1,213 first trimester exposures) did not show an increased risk for malformations overall. The Registry was not designed or powered to evaluate specific defects but suggested a possible increase in cardiac malformations.

No increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall has been observed after bupropion exposure during the first trimester. The prospectively observed rate of cardiovascular malformations in pregnancies with exposure to bupropion in the first trimester from the international Pregnancy Registry was 1.3% (9 cardiovascular malformations/675 first trimester maternal bupropion exposures), which is similar to the background rate of cardiovascular malformations (approximately 1%). Data from the United Healthcare database, which had a limited number of exposed cases with cardiovascular malformations, and a case-control study (6,853 infants with cardiovascular malformations and 5,763 with non-cardiovascular malformations) of self-reported bupropion use from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS) did not show an increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall after bupropion exposure during the first trimester.

Study findings on bupropion exposure during the first trimester and risk for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) are inconsistent and do not allow conclusions regarding a possible association. The United Healthcare database lacked sufficient power to evaluate this association; the NBDPS found increased risk for LVOTO (n = 10; adjusted OR = 2.6; 95% CI:…

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8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is an independent pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to any antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/. Risk Summary Data from epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to bupropion in the first trimester have not identified an increased risk of congenital malformations overall (see Data) .

There are risks to the mother associated with untreated depression in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations) . When bupropion was administered to pregnant rats during organogenesis, there was no evidence of fetal malformations at doses up to approximately 11 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 400 mg/day. When given to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis, non-dose–related increases in incidence of fetal malformations, and skeletal variations were observed at doses approximately equal to the MRHD and greater.

Decreased fetal weights were seen at doses twice the MRHD and greater (see Animal Data) . The estimated background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage is unknown for the indicated population. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk : A prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants during pregnancy at the beginning of pregnancy. The women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants.

Consider the risks to the mother of untreated depression and potential effects on the fetus when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medications during pregnancy and postpartum. Data Human Data: Data from the international bupropion Pregnancy Registry (675 first trimester exposures) and a retrospective cohort study using the United Healthcare database (1,213 first trimester exposures) did not show an increased risk for malformations overall. The Registry was not designed or powered to evaluate specific defects but suggested a possible increase in cardiac malformations.

No increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall has been observed after bupropion exposure during the first trimester. The prospectively observed rate of cardiovascular malformations in pregnancies with exposure to bupropion in the first trimester from the international Pregnancy Registry was 1.3% (9 cardiovascular malformations/675 first trimester maternal bupropion exposures), which is similar to the background rate of cardiovascular malformations (approximately 1%). Data from the United Healthcare database, which had a limited number of exposed cases with cardiovascular malformations, and a case-control study (6,853 infants with cardiovascular malformations and 5,763 with non-cardiovascular malformations) of self-reported bupropion use from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS) did not show an increased risk for cardiovascular malformations overall after bupropion exposure during the first trimester.

Study findings on bupropion exposure during the first trimester and risk for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) are inconsistent and do not allow conclusions regarding a possible association. The United Healthcare database lacked sufficient power to evaluate this association; the NBDPS found increased risk for LVOTO (n = 10; adjusted OR = 2.6; 95% CI: 1.2, 5.7), and the Slone Epid…

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

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8.5Geriatric Use Of the approximately 6,000 subjects who participated in clinical trials with bupropion sustained-release tablets (depression and smoking cessation trials), 275 were aged ≥65 years and 47 were aged ≥75 years. In addition, several hundred subjects aged ≥65 years participated in clinical trials using the immediate-release formulation of bupropion (depression trials). No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.

Reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. Bupropion is extensively metabolized in the liver to active metabolites, which are further metabolized and excreted by the kidneys. The risk of adverse reactions may be greater in patients with impaired renal function.

Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, it may be necessary to consider this factor in dose selection; it may be useful to monitor renal function [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Use in Specific Populations (8.6) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

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10 OVERDOSAGE

10.1Human Overdose Experience Overdoses of up to 30 grams or more of bupropion have been reported. Seizure was reported in approximately one-third of all cases. Other serious reactions reported with overdoses of bupropion alone included hallucinations, loss of consciousness, mental status changes, sinus tachycardia, ECG changes such as conduction disturbances (including QRS prolongation) or arrhythmias, clonus, myoclonus, and hyperreflexia.

Fever, muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis, hypotension, stupor, coma, and respiratory failure have been reported mainly when bupropion was part of multiple drug overdoses. Although most patients recovered without sequelae, deaths associated with overdoses of bupropion alone have been reported in patients ingesting large doses of the drug. Multiple uncontrolled seizures, bradycardia, cardiac failure, and cardiac arrest prior to death were reported in these patients.

10.2Overdosage Management Consult a Certified Poison Control Center for up-to-date guidance and advice. Call 1-800-222-1222 or refer to www.poison.org. There are no known antidotes for bupropion.

In case of an overdose, provide supportive care, including close medical supervision and monitoring. Consider the possibility of multiple drug overdose. Ensure an adequate airway, oxygenation, and ventilation.

Monitor cardiac rhythm and vital signs. Induction of emesis is not recommended.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The exact mechanism of the antidepressant action of bupropion is not known but is presumed to be related to noradrenergic and/or dopaminergic mechanisms. Bupropion is a relatively weak inhibitor of the neuronal reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine and does not inhibit the reuptake of serotonin. Bupropion does not inhibit monoamine oxidase.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Bupropion is a racemic mixture. The pharmacological activity and pharmacokinetics of the individual enantiomers have not been studied. The mean elimination half-life (±SD) of bupropion after chronic dosing is 21 (±9) hours, and steady-state plasma concentrations of bupropion are reached within 8 days.

Absorption The absolute bioavailability of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) in humans has not been determined because an intravenous formulation for human use is not available. However, it appears likely that only a small proportion of any orally administered dose reaches the systemic circulation intact. In rat and dog studies, the bioavailability of bupropion ranged from 5% to 20%.

In humans, following oral administration of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR), peak plasma concentration (C max ) of bupropion is usually achieved within 3 hours. In a trial comparing chronic dosing with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) 150 mg twice daily to bupropion immediate-release formulation 100 mg 3 times daily, the steady state C max for bupropion after bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) administration was approximately 85% of those achieved after bupropion immediate-release formulation administration.

Exposure (AUC) to bupropion was equivalent for both formulations. Bioequivalence was also demonstrated for all three major active metabolites (i.e., hydroxybupropion, threohydrobupropion and erythrohydrobupropion) for both C max and AUC. Thus, at steady state, bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) given twice daily, and the immediate-release formulation of bupropion given 3 times daily, are essentially bioequivalent for both bupropion and the 3 quantitatively important metabolites.

Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) can be taken with or without food. Bupropion C max and AUC were increased by 11% to 35% and 16% to 19%, respectively, when bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) was administered with food to healthy volunteers in three trials. The food effect is not considered clinically significant.

Distribution In vitro tests show that bupropion is 84% bound to human plasma proteins at concentrations up to 200 mcg/mL. The extent of protein binding of the hydroxybupropion metabolite is similar to that for bupropion; whereas, the extent of protein binding of the threohydrobupropion metabolite is about half that seen with bupropion. Metabolism Bupropion is extensively metabolized in humans.

Three metabolites are active: hydroxybupropion, which is formed via hydroxylation of the tert -butyl group of bupropion, and the amino-alcohol isomers, threohydrobupropion and erythrohydrobupropion, which are formed via reduction of the carbonyl group. In vitro findings suggest that CYP2B6 is the principal isoenzyme involved in the formation of hydroxybupropion, while cytochrome P450 enzymes are not involved in the formation of threohydrobupropion. Oxidation of the bupropion side chain results in the formation of a glycine conjugate of meta-chlorobenzoic acid, which is then excreted as the major urinary metabolite.

The potency and toxicity of the metabolites relative to bupropion have not been fully characterized. However, it has been demonstrated in an antidepressant screening test in mice that hydroxybupropion is one-half as potent as bupropion, while threohydrobupropion and erythrohydrobupropion are 5-fold less potent than bupropion. This may be of clinical importance because the plasma concentrations of the metabolites are…

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12.1Mechanism of Action The exact mechanism of the antidepressant action of bupropion is not known but is presumed to be related to noradrenergic and/or dopaminergic mechanisms. Bupropion is a relatively weak inhibitor of the neuronal reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine and does not inhibit the reuptake of serotonin. Bupropion does not inhibit monoamine oxidase.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP (SR), 100 mg of bupropion hydrochloride are red colored, round biconvex bevel edged film coated tablets imprinted with 'V1 48' on one side and plain on other side. NDC: 71335-2649-1: 60 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-2649-2: 30 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-2649-3: 100 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-2649-4: 90 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-2649-5: 120 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-2649-6: 15 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC: 71335-2649-7: 21 Tablets in a BOTTLE Store at room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Protect from light and moisture. Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504

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11 DESCRIPTION Bupropion hydrochloride, USP is an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as (±)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-[1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-propanone hydrochloride.

The molecular weight is 276.20. The molecular formula is C 13 H 18 ClNO•HCl. Bupropion hydrochloride is white powder, and soluble in water,

0.1N Hydrochloric acid and in alcohol. The structural formula is: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP (SR) are supplied for oral administration as 100 mg (red), 150 mg (green), and 200 mg (yellow), film-coated, sustained-release tablets. Each tablet contains the labeled amount of bupropion hydrochloride USP and the inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, diluted hydrochloride acid, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide and is printed with edible black ink.

In addition, the 100 mg tablet contains FD&C Red #40, the 150 mg tablet contains FD&C Blue #1 and D&C Yellow #10 Lake and the 200 mg tablet contains D&C Yellow #10 Lake. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP.

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide) . Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Instruct patients, their families, and/or their caregivers to be alert to the emergence of anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia (psychomotor restlessness), hypomania, mania, other unusual changes in behavior, worsening of depression, and suicidal ideation, especially early during antidepressant treatment and when the dose is adjusted up or down.

Advise families and caregivers of patients to observe for the emergence of such symptoms on a day-to-day basis, since changes may be abrupt. Such symptoms should be reported to the patient’s prescriber or healthcare professional, especially if they are severe, abrupt in onset, or were not part of the patient’s presenting symptoms. Symptoms such as these may be associated with an increased risk for suicidal thinking and behavior and indicate a need for very close monitoring and possibly changes in the medication.

Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events and Suicide Risk in Smoking Cessation Treatment Although bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) are not indicated for smoking cessation treatment, it contains the same active ingredient as ZYBAN which is approved for this use. Inform patients that some patients have experienced changes in mood (including depression and mania), psychosis, hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, homicidal ideation, aggression, hostility, agitation, anxiety, and panic, as well as suicidal ideation and suicide when attempting to quit smoking while taking bupropion.

Instruct patients to discontinue bupropion and contact a healthcare professional if they experience such symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Severe Allergic Reactions Educate patients on the symptoms of hypersensitivity and to discontinue bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) if they have a severe allergic reaction. Seizure Instruct patients to discontinue and not restart bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) if they experience a seizure while on treatment.

Advise patients that the excessive use or abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, antiepileptic drugs, or sedatives/hypnotics can increase the risk of seizure. Advise patients to minimize or avoid use of alcohol. As the dose is increased during initial titration to doses above 150 mg/day, instruct patients to take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) in 2 divided doses, preferably with at least 8 hours between successive doses, to minimize the risk of seizures.

Angle-Closure Glaucoma Patients should be advised that taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) can cause mild pupillary dilation, which in susceptible individuals, can lead to an episode of angle-closure glaucoma. Pre-existing glaucoma is almost always open-angle glaucoma because angle-closure glaucoma, when diagnosed, can be treated definitively with iridectomy. Open-angle glaucoma is not a risk factor for angle-closure glaucoma.

Patients may wish to be examined to determine whether they are susceptible to angle closure, and have a prophylactic procedure (e.g., iridectomy), if they are susceptible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . Bupropion-Containing Products Educate patients that bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) contains the same active ingredient (bupropion hydrochloride) found in ZYBAN, which is used as an aid to smoking cessation treatment, and that bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) should not be used in combination with ZYBAN or any other medications that contain bupropion (such as WELLBUTRIN, the immediate-release formulation and WELLBUTRIN XL or FORFIVO XL, the extended-release formulations, and APLENZIN, the extended-release formulation of bupropion hydrobromide).

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