Bupropion
ATC Code
N06AX12
Bupropion
Definition
An aminoketone with antidepressant activity. The molecular mechanism of the antidepressant effect of bupropion is unknown. This agent does not inhibit monoamine oxidase and, compared to classical tricyclic antidepressants, is a weak blocker of the neuronal uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. Buproprion also weakly inhibits the neuronal re-uptake of dopamine.
Also known as 1-Propanone, 1-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-, Amfebutamon, BUPROPION — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N06AX12 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C62012 per NCIT
- SCTID 387564004 per RXNORM
- SCTID 96199001 per RXNORM
- UNII 01ZG3TPX31 per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Depressive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Nicotine dependence | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |