Bupro 150 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression. It’s also used to help people stop smoking. Depression is a mood disorder that affects day to day life of a person. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling lost and might have mood swings. 

Bupro 150 mg Tablet contains Bupropion, which is used to treat depression. It works by increasing the level of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. Hence, it helps to improve mood. 

Take Bupro 150 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Bupro 150 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), fever, constipation, sweating, allergic reaction, impaired concentration, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

Do not take Bupro 150 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Bupro 150 mg Tablet or its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, antipsychotic medication, or antihypertensives, especially if you are taking an MAO inhibitor (medicine to treat depression). Try not to stop taking Bupro 150 mg Tablet of your own, as it may lead to unpleasant side effects. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Bupro 150 mg Tablet is used with caution in children and adolescents under 18 years of age as it increases suicidal tendencies in this population. It is also habit-forming, so always take it in the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor, and never self-medicate.

Bupro 150 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antidepressant', which contains Bupropion primarily used in treating depression. In addition to this, it is also used by people who are addicted to smoking. It works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. Hence, it helps to improve mood. 

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Tremors, feeling anxious or nervous
• Fever
• Weight loss
• Muscle pain
• Constipation
• Sweating
• Allergic reaction
• Impaired concentration
• Dryness in mouth

Do not take Bupro 150 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Bupro 150 mg Tablet or its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, antipsychotic medication, or antihypertensives, especially if you are taking MAO inhibitors (medicine to treat depression). Patients with liver diseases, diabetes, heart disease and bleeding disorders should use Bupro 150 mg Tablet with caution. Please do not stop the treatment abruptly, as it can cause withdrawal reactions. Bupro 150 mg Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen anxiety. Bupro 150 mg Tablet is used with caution in children and adolescents under 18 years of age as it increases suicidal tendencies in this population. It is also habit-forming, so always take it in the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor, and never self-medicate.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Bupro 150 mg Tablet is known to interact in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depression), bleeding or blood clotting disorder, drug addiction or suicidal thoughts, liver or kidney disease, seizures, low levels of sodium in your blood, cardiovascular disorders like high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and coronary artery disease.

Drug-Food Interaction: Bupro 150 mg Tablet may interact with alcohol, multi-mineral or other herbal/ayurvedic supplements. So, if you are using any OTC items, please tell your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Bupro 150 mg Tablet is known to interact with medicines to treat asthma (theophylline), pain (tramadol), depression (desipramine, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, imipramine, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram), mental illness (risperidone, thioridazine), Parkinson’s disease (levodopa, amantadine), high blood pressure (metoprolol), heart problems (propafenone, flecainide), HIV (ritonavir, efavirenz), cancer (cyclophosphamide).

• THEOPHYLLINE
• TRAMADOL
• DESIPRAMINE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• SELEGILINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• PAROXETINE
• CITALOPRAM
• ESCITALOPRAM
• RISPERIDONE
• THIORIDAZINE
• LEVODOPA
• AMANTADINE
• METOPROLOL
• PROPAFENONE
• FLECAINIDE
• RITONAVIR
• EFAVIRENZ
• CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE

• Do regular exercise, which can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep.

• Find humour in your daily life. Try to watch light-hearted shows to help relieve stress.

• You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, cognitive therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

• Drink enough water to stay hydrated and limit consumption of alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.

• Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating a lot of simple carbohydrates found in processed foods.

• Herbs like turmeric, ginger and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including these stuff in meals can reduce inflammation caused due to anxiety disorder.

• Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt and fat intake. Especially transfat may help also help reduce inflammation.

• You should include antioxidants in your daily diet like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea and lemon balm.

• Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

• Bupro 150 mg Tablet causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention, like driving when on this drug.

• An abrupt stoppage of Bupro 150 mg Tablet can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss with your doctor about decreasing the dosage before completely stopping its usage.

• Avoid consuming alcohol while on this medication, as it can lead to dangerous side effects.

• Bupro 150 mg Tablet is unsafe for usage if you're pregnant or are planning to get pregnant. Discuss with your doctor about changing/replacing the medicine with safer alternatives.

• Do not self-medicate.

Depression: It is a mood disorder that interferes with a person's daily life. A person may experience symptoms like sadness or a sense of loss, as well as mood swings. Arthritis, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity are conditions that can get worse in depressed people.