Zyban is believed to be an
effective means of fighting
off addiction to smoking. Those
who have taken Zyban for a recommended
period have experienced the
wonders of it.
Ingredients:
The main ingredient in Zyban
is Bupropion HCl, which was
initially used to treat depression.
While treating smokers with
depression, it was discovered
that Zyban reduces a craving
for cigarette smoking. Moods
too were enhanced, and smokers
began to feel a relief from
addiction. Therefore, in 1997,
Zyban was approved by the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
as a drug for treating nicotine
addiction.
Chemistry:
Zyban’s main ingredient
is Bupropion HCl. Therefore,
one should know if s/he is allergic
to anything that contains this
substance. You should also inform
your doctor if you have taken
any medication in the past couple
of weeks before seeking Zyban
use. You need to also inform
your doctor if you have been
taking medication for:
• high blood pressure,
asthma,
• colds,
• allergies;
• seizures,
• antihistamines;
• sedatives;
• sleeping pills;
• tranquilizers;
• MAO inhibitors [phenelzine
(Nardil),
• tranylcypromine (Parnate)];
• cimetidine (Tagamet);
• methylphenidate (Ritalin);
• ritonavir (Norvir);
• thyroid medications;
• vitamins.
• anticoagulants [warfarin
(Coumadin)];
• carbamazepine (Tegretol);
• levodopa (Sinemet, Larodopa);
• lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
Dosage:
Doctors are likely to prescribe
a maximum dose of 300 mg of
Zyban/day. You should not use
more than 300 mg/day. This is
administered as 150 mg twice
a day. It is recommended that
dosages begin at 150 mg/day,
and nothing more. This should
continue for the first three
days. This dosage can be gradually
increased to the recommended
dosage of 300mg/day. There is
a recommended interval of 8
hours between doses, and the
interval should not be shortened.
Zyban comes as a pill and should
not be crushed; it should be
swallowed. You are not supposed
to crush the tablet or split
it in anyway. It may be consumed
with or without food. Average
users of Zyban normally consume
between 1 and 3 pills per day.
You are not advised to quit
using Zyban simply because you
feel good or only feel that
you have kicked the habit of
smoking. Your doctor is the
best one to decide when you
should discontinue using Zyban,
particularly if you have been
using it for an extended period.
If you miss out on a dose, do
try and take it as soon as you
remember. However, if you remember
when it is already time for
your next dose, then you might
as well just take the next dose.
This is likely to happen when
you have several doses of Zyban
each day.
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