NDRI antidepressant
Bupropion HCl
White to off-white capsule
Typical Strength
per prescriber (titrated)
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₁₃H₁₈ClNO·HCl
Mol. Weight
276.20 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) that also blocks nicotinic receptors. Used off-label, usually with naltrexone, as a weight-management adjunct. It lowers the seizure threshold, so the prescriber titrates the dose.
What compounding can change
When Bupropion HCl is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.