BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE (XL)- bupropion hydrochloride tablet, extended release 
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MEDICATION GUIDE

Bupropion Hydrochloride (bue proe' pee on hye" droe klor' ide) Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL)


IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the three sections of this Medication Guide. The first section is about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines; the second section is about the risk of changes in thinking and behavior, depression and suicidal thoughts or actions with medicines used to quit smoking; and the third section is entitled “What Other Important Information Should I Know About bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

This section of the Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines.
What is the most important information I should know about antidepressant medicines, depression and other serious mental illnesses, and suicidal thoughts or actions?

1. Antidepressant medicines may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, or young adults within the first few months of treatment.

2. Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. Some people may have a particularly high risk of having suicidal thoughts or actions. These include people who have (or have a family history of) bipolar illness (also called manic-depressive illness) or suicidal thoughts or actions.

3. How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions in myself or a family member?

Call your healthcare provider right away if you or your family member has any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:

What else do I need to know about antidepressant medicines?

It is not known if bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) is safe and effective in children under the age of 18.

Quitting Smoking, Quit-Smoking Medications, Changes in Thinking and Behavior, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

This section of the Medication Guide is only about the risk of changes in thinking and behavior, depression and suicidal thoughts or actions with drugs used to quit smoking. Although bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) is not a treatment for quitting smoking, it contains the same active ingredient (bupropion hydrochloride) as ZYBAN® which is used to help patients quit smoking.

Talk to your healthcare provider or your family member’s healthcare provider about:

When you try to quit smoking, with or without bupropion you may have symptoms that may be due to nicotine withdrawal, including:

Some people have even experienced suicidal thoughts when trying to quit smoking without medication. Sometimes quitting smoking can lead to worsening of mental health problems that you already have, such as depression.

Some people have had serious side effects while taking bupropion to help them quit smoking, including:

New or worse mental health problems, such as changes in behavior or thinking, aggression, hostility, agitation, depression, or suicidal thoughts or actions. Some people had these symptoms when they began taking bupropion, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment, or after stopping bupropion. These symptoms happened more often in people who had a history of mental health problems before taking bupropion than in people without a history of mental health problems.

Stop taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and call your healthcare provider right away if you, your family, or caregiver notice any of these symptoms. Work with your healthcare provider to decide whether you should continue to take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). In many people, these symptoms went away after stopping bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), but in some people symptoms continued after stopping bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). It is important for you to follow-up with your healthcare provider until your symptoms go away. Before taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had depression or other mental health problems. You should also tell your healthcare provider about any symptoms you had during other times you tried to quit smoking, with or without bupropion.

What Other Important Information Should I Know About bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

    o with certain medical problems.
    o who take certain medicines.

The chance of having seizures increases with higher doses of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). For more information, see the sections “Who should not take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?” and “What should I tell my healthcare provider before using bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?” Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions and all the medicines you take. Do not take any other medicines while you are taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) unless your healthcare provider has said it is okay to take them.

If you have a seizure while taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), stop taking the tablets and call your healthcare provider right away. Do not take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) again if you have a seizure.

   o Greatly increased energy
   o Severe trouble sleeping
   o Racing thoughts
   o Reckless behavior
   o Unusually grand ideas
   o Excessive happiness or irritability
   o Talking more or faster than usual

    If you have any of the above symptoms of mania, call your healthcare provider.

    o eye pain
    o changes in vision
    o swelling or redness in or around the eye

   Only some people are at risk for these problems. You may want to undergo an eye examination to see if you are at risk and receive preventative treatment if you are.

What is bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) should be used with a patient support program. It is important to participate in the behavioral program, counseling, or other support program your healthcare professional recommends.
Quitting smoking can lower your chances of having lung disease, heart disease, or getting certain types of cancer that are related to smoking.

Who should not take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

 Do not take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) if you:

      o do not take an MAOI within 2 weeks of stopping bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider.
    o do not start bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) if you stopped taking an MAOI in the last 2 weeks unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, or other mental health problems. You should also tell your healthcare provider about any symptoms you had during other times you tried to quit smoking, with or without bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). See “Quitting Smoking, Quit-Smoking Medications, Changes in Thinking and Behavior, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions.”

     o have liver problems, especially cirrhosis of the liver.
     o have kidney problems.
     o have, or have had, an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
     o have had a head injury.
     o have had a seizure (convulsion, fit).
     o have a tumor in your nervous system (brain or spine).
     o have had a heart attack, heart problems, or high blood pressure.
     o are a diabetic taking insulin or other medicines to control your blood sugar.
     o drink alcohol.
     o abuse prescription medicines or street drugs.
     o are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
     o are breastfeeding. Bupropion hydrochloride passes into your milk in small amounts.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Many medicines increase your chances of having seizures or other serious side effects if you take them while you are taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).

How should I take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

      o You should only use bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and nicotine patches together under the care of your healthcare provider. Using bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and nicotine patches together may raise your blood pressure, and sometimes this can be severe.

      o Tell your healthcare provider if you plan to use nicotine patches. Your healthcare provider should check your blood pressure regularly if you use nicotine patches with bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) to help you quit smoking.

Do not take any other medicines while taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) unless your healthcare provider has told you it is okay.

What should I avoid while taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

What are possible side effects of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) can cause serious side effects. See the sections at the beginning of this Medication Guide for information about serious side effects of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).
The most common side effects of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) include:

If you have trouble sleeping, do not take bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) too close to bedtime.

Tell your healthcare provider right away about any side effects that bother you.

These are not all the possible side effects of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You may also report side effects to Sinotherapeutics Inc. at 1-877-382-6787 and/or at safety@sinotherapeutics.com.

How should I store bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)?

Keep bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL).

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

If you take a urine drug screening test, bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) may make the test result positive for amphetamines. If you tell the person giving you the drug screening test that you are taking bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), they can do a more specific drug screening test that should not have this problem.

This Medication Guide summarizes important information about bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL). If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) that is written for healthcare professionals.

For more information about bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL), call 1-877-382-6787 or email at safety@sinotherapeutics.com.

What are the ingredients in bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL)? 

Active ingredient: bupropion hydrochloride, USP

Inactive ingredients: povidone, tartaric acid, glyceryl distearate, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion and colloidal silicon dioxide. The tablets are printed with black ink comprising of shellac glaze (modified) in SD-45, isopropyl alcohol, black iron oxide non-irradiated, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and ammonium hydroxide.

Manufactured by
Hangzhou Minsheng Binjiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
658 Bin'an Road Binjiang District,
Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310051, China

for

Sandoz Inc.

Princeton, NJ 08540

All other product/brand names are the trademarks of their respective owners.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
STPME001-3

Revised: 4/2019
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