Aplenzin

Product Details

Aplenzin, the brand name for extended-release bupropion hydrobromide, is an atypical antidepressant. It’s used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in adults. This medication is a tablet that’s taken by mouth once per day. The dosage generally depends on how well the medication improves your mood. Side effects include headache, dry mouth, and nausea. Aplenzin (bupropion) isn’t yet available as a generic.

APLENZIN® (bupropion hydrobromide), an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as (±)-2-(tert-butylamino)-3′-chloropropiophenone hydrobromide. The molecular weight is 320.6. The molecular formula is C13H18ClNO•HBr. Bupropion hydrobromide powder is white or almost white, crystalline, and soluble in water. It has a bitter taste and produces the sensation of local anesthesia on the oral mucosa.