Zyban is the first smoking cessation treatment available in tablet form  

Zyban Sustained-Release Tablets have been approved for use as a smoking cessation treatment. It is the first nicotine-free prescription medicine available. It is also the first smoking cessation treatment available in tablet form. Zyban will be available by prescription approximately July 1997.

In addition, the medication includes a patient support program Zyban Advantage Plan–at no additional patient cost. The plan provides additional support and specific smoking cessation techniques.

Precautions :

Do not take ZYBAN if you :

• have or had a seizure disorder or epilepsy.

• are taking WELLBUTRIN, WELLBUTRIN SR, WELLBUTRIN XL, or any other medicines that contain bupropion hydrochloride. Bupropion is the same active ingredient that is in ZYBAN.

• drink a lot of alcohol and abruptly stop drinking, or use medicines called sedatives (these make you sleepy) or benzodiazepines and you stop using them all of a sudden.

• have taken within the last 14 days medicine for depression called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), such as NARDIL (phenelzine sulfate), PARNATE(tranylcypromine sulfate), or MARPLAN(isocarboxazid).

• have or had an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia.

• are allergic to the active ingredient in it, bupropion, or to any of the inactive ingredients.

Side Effects :

The most common side effects associated with the use of Zyban are dry mouth and insomnia. These side effects are reported to be generally mild, and often disappear after a few weeks. The use of this drug is also associated with a dose-dependent risk of seizure. Higher than recommended doses should not be prescribed.

It should not be used in people who are already taking Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin® SR, or any other medication that contains bupropion. It should also not be used in people who are taking or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It should not be used in patients with a seizure disorder who have a history, or are currently diagnosed with bulimia or anorexia nervosa.

Storage :

Store at room temperature. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Keep away from reach of children.

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